Noncardiac surgery following percutaneous coronary intervention

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2004 Nov;63(3):267-73. doi: 10.1002/ccd.20191.

Abstract

Patient with coronary artery disease (CAD) undergoing major noncardiac surgery (NCS) are at increased risk of serious perioperative cardiac complications. At the same time, safety of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) before noncardiac surgery has been questioned. This paper reviews the available literature regarding the safety of PCI before NCS. At the same time, cardiac evaluation before NCS, perioperative medical management of patients undergoing NCS, and percutaneous coronary intervention and timing of NCS is also discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary*
  • Comorbidity
  • Coronary Disease / epidemiology*
  • Humans
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Factors
  • Surgical Procedures, Operative

Substances

  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors