Cardiology consultation for non-cardiac surgery: Medical and legal explorations for clinicians.
Int J Cardiol
; 267: 74-76, 2018 Sep 15.
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| ID: mdl-29859708
ABSTRACT
Cardiologists performing preoperative cardiac evaluations for non-cardiac surgery have a unique opportunity to assess and optimize the patient's baseline and general health; determine the patient's inherent surgical risk based upon a comprehensive history, physical examination and pertinent laboratory data; ensure the patient has made an informed choice regarding surgery, and identify post-operative risks that must be considered to reduce the potential for major adverse cardiovascular events. There is always a small but inherent risk in surgical procedures. When an adverse outcome occurs there is potential for an allegation of negligence resulting in a detailed autopsy of the medical record. The best defense to an allegation of negligence is comprehensive documentation and a detailed rational for the cardiologist's management decisions.
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Complicações Pós-Operatórias
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Cirurgia Geral
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Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Operatórios
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Cuidados Pré-Operatórios
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Cardiologia
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Cardiopatias
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En
Ano de publicação:
2018
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Article