Cardiac
Risk, by Surgery
High (Reported cardiac risk often greater than 5%)
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Emergent major operations, particularly in the elderly
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Aortic and other major vascular surgery
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Peripheral vascular surgery
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Anticipated prolonged surgical procedures associated with large fluid shifts
and/or blood loss
Intermediate (Reported cardiac risk generally less than 5%)
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Carotid endarterectomy
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Head and neck surgery
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Intraperitoneal and intrathoracic surgery
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Orthopedic surgery
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Prostate surgery
Low (Reported cardiac risk generally less than 1%)
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Endoscopic procedures
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Superficial procedure
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Cataract surgery
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Breast surgery
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