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Archives of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
Perioperative assessment of elderly patient with cardiovascular disease [Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars]
Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2017; 45(5): 128-133 | DOI: 10.5543/tkda.2017.26037

Perioperative assessment of elderly patient with cardiovascular disease

Evrim Şimsek, Cahide Soydaş Çınar
Department of Cardiology, Ege University Faculty of Medicine, İzmir, Turkey

Elderly people who require surgery is increasing as a resul of increased life expectancy. Surgery is a major stress factor for all patients however older patients have limited reserve to handle this stress. In this review preoperative assessment of cardiovascular reserve in elderly population and major subjects to take attention in perioperative period were evaluated according to recent guidelines and literature.

Keywords: Elderly, cardiovascular desease, perioperative care.

How to cite this article
Evrim Şimsek, Cahide Soydaş Çınar. Perioperative assessment of elderly patient with cardiovascular disease. Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2017; 45(5): 128-133

Corresponding Author: Cahide Soydaş Çınar, Türkiye
Manuscript Language: Turkish


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