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ISHLT consensus statement: Perioperative management of patients with pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure undergoing surgery.
- Source :
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The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation [J Heart Lung Transplant] 2022 Sep; Vol. 41 (9), pp. 1135-1194. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Jun 23. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a risk factor for morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing surgery and anesthesia. This document represents the first international consensus statement for the perioperative management of patients with pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure. It includes recommendations for managing patients with PH being considered for surgery, including preoperative risk assessment, planning, intra- and postoperative monitoring and management strategies that can improve outcomes in this vulnerable population. This is a comprehensive document that includes common perioperative patient populations and surgical procedures with unique considerations.<br /> (Copyright © 2022 International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation. All rights reserved.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1557-3117
- Volume :
- 41
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation
- Publication Type :
- Editorial & Opinion
- Accession number :
- 36123001
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healun.2022.06.013