Acute postoperative compromise in cardiovascular function after chest surgery

Joseph LoCicero 3rd

doi:10.1016/S1547-4127(04)00020-9

Acute postoperative compromise in cardiovascular function after chest surgery

Thorac Surg Clin. 2004 Aug;14(3):325-30. doi: 10.1016/S1547-4127(04)00020-9.

Author

Joseph LoCicero 3rd¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, Center for Clinical Oncology, University of South Alabama, 2451 Fillingim Street, Mastin 719, Mobile, AL 36617, USA. [email protected]

PMID: 15382764
DOI: 10.1016/S1547-4127(04)00020-9

Abstract

Attention to preoperative cardiovascular risk factors, appropriate preparation, early recognition, and treatment are essential to prevent potential catastrophic cardiac events from leading to life-threatening situations in the postoperative period.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Acute Disease
Arrhythmias, Cardiac / etiology
Cardiovascular Diseases / etiology*
Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control
Heart Diseases / etiology
Heart Failure / etiology
Hernia / etiology
Humans
Myocardial Infarction / etiology
Thoracic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*