Study shows low risk of acute myocardial infarction after ophthalmologic procedures, confirming previous knowledge that preoperative evaluation may be unnecessary for most patients.

Risk 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

Related:

Position Statement: Preoperative Care for Cataract Surgery – “In spite of evidence debunking the utility of testing before cataract surgery, studies suggest that medical testing and the use of medical consultations before cataract surgery continue to increase”.

Study: Prevalence and Cost of Care Cascades After Low-Value Preoperative Electrocardiogram for Cataract Surgery

Evaluation of an Intervention to Reduce Low-Value Preoperative Care for Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery

Systematic Review: Routine Preoperative Medical Testing for Cataract Surgery

Preoperative Medical Testing in Medicare Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery – New England Journal of Medicine

Commentary on Twitter

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— Amitabh C. Pandey (@AmitabhCPandey) March 21, 2022