Choosing Wisely:

Avoid cardiovascular stress testing for patients undergoing low-risk surgery.

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Rationale and Comments: Preoperative stress testing does not alter therapy or decision making in patients facing low-risk surgery.
Sponsoring Organizations:
  • Society for Vascular Medicine
    • Sources:
  • ACC/AHA guidelines
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    Disciplines:
  • Cardiovascular
  • Surgical
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    References: • Fleisher LA, et al. ACC/AHA 2007 guidelines on perioperative cardiovascular evaluation and care for noncardiac surgery. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2007;50:e159-241.

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