A 70-year-old obese man with suspected OSA is undergoing intermediate-risk surgery. He has good functional capacity and stable cardiac status. Which i...

Question

A 70-year-old obese man with suspected OSA is undergoing intermediate-risk surgery. He has good functional capacity and stable cardiac status. Which is true per perioperative guideline?

Accepted Answer

OSA alone does not mandate additional cardiac testing if functional capacity is adequate

Answer

OSA requires cancellation of noncardiac surgery

Answer

Routine stress testing is required for OSA

Answer

Coronary CTA should be done in all >60 years

Answer

Start high-dose beta-blocker morning of surgery

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Preoperative Assessment (OSA)

A 70-year-old obese man with suspected OSA is undergoing intermediate-risk surgery. He has good functional capacity and stable cardiac status. Which is true per perioperative guideline?