Perioperative Guidelines

Crossing the Bridge - Preparing the Heart for Surgery: Perioperative Guidelines

Written by: Dr. Jonah Himelfarb (Internal Medicine Resident)

Reviewed by: Dr. Louise Harris (Cardiologist) and Dr. Savannah Cardew (General Internist)

Infographic by: Rachel Ahle (Physician Assistant Student)

Resources:

1. Canadian Cardiovascular Society Guidelines on Perioperative Cardiac Risk Assessment and Management

2. Revised Cardiac Risk Index for Pre-Operative Risk