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Be Afraid of Severe Pulmonary Hypertension and Right Ventricular Failure in the Peri-Op Patient

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Heart failure (HF), particularly right ventricular (RV) failure, and pulmonary hypertension (PH) present significant risks during the perioperative period. Despite the fact that these comorbidities are not always considered in preoperative risk evaluation, they are very important when considering perioperative risk. Current risk assessment tools mainly include the Revised Cardiac Risk Index (RCRI); however, it does not effectively assess severity of HF or PH. This review aims to highlight the major points on peri-operative management in non-cardiac surgeries using a case of a patient with severe PH who experienced unexpected mortality from acute RV failure post-operatively.

Source: The Medicine Forum

DOI: 10.29046/tmf.026.1.009

Authors: Avish Patel, Lily Ackermann

Institutions: Thomas Jefferson University, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411402813

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