Question

A 70-year-old scheduled for intermediate-risk noncardiac surgery has stable CAD and functional capacity 6 METs. No active cardiac conditions. Best approach per updated guidance?

Accepted Answer

Proceed to surgery without further cardiac testing

Answer

Cancel surgery and perform routine stress testing

Answer

Start perioperative beta-blocker day of surgery for all

Answer

Place a prophylactic coronary stent

Answer

Delay surgery for routine echocardiography

Practice question

A 70-year-old scheduled for intermediate-risk noncardiac surgery has stable CAD and functional capacity 6 METs. No active cardiac conditions. Best approach per updated guidance?