Question

A 54-year-old undergoing noncardiac surgery asks about perioperative CV risk testing. He is asymptomatic, functional capacity >4 METs. Which approach is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Proceed to surgery without further cardiac testing

Answer

Order pre-op coronary angiography

Answer

Start perioperative beta-blocker the day before surgery

Answer

Delay surgery for stress testing regardless

Answer

Switch to general anesthesia to reduce risk

Practice question

A 54-year-old undergoing noncardiac surgery asks about perioperative CV risk testing. He is asymptomatic, functional capacity >4 METs. Which approach is recommended?