| Literature DB >> 15717962 |
Jonathan Eddinger1, Mylan C Cohen.
Abstract
Myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) is frequently utilized for preoperative risk assessment. Results are pertinent for long-term risk. MPI, though most frequently applied in intermediate-risk patients, may also be valuable in selected low- and high-risk individuals. Coronary stenting may alter the timing of noncardiac surgery, which should be considered when performing preoperative risk assessment.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 15717962 DOI: 10.1007/s11886-005-0027-1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Cardiol Rep ISSN: 1523-3782 Impact factor: 2.931