Study shows low risk of acute myocardial infarction after ophthalmologic procedures, confirming previous knowledge that preoperative evaluation may be unnecessary for most patients.
22 Mar, 2022 | 08:47h | UTCRisk for Acute Myocardial Infarction After Ophthalmologic Procedures – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Summary for patients: Summary for Patients: Risk for Heart Attack After Eye Procedures
Editorial: Preoperative Evaluation Can Delay Ophthalmologic Surgery Without Improving Outcomes ($)
Commentary: Ophthalmologic Procedures Not Tied to Increased AMI Risk – HealthDay
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Systematic Review: Routine Preoperative Medical Testing for Cataract Surgery
Commentary on Twitter
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>40y. 806 patients.
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— Amitabh C. Pandey (@AmitabhCPandey) March 21, 2022