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What are the aspects of the patient's medical history that are relatively more important to the anaesthetist?
What are the aspects of the patient's medical history that are relatively more important to the anaesthetist?
Cardiovascular and respiratory systems
Name some symptoms of cardiovascular problems that must be sought in all patients during the anaesthetic assessment.
Name some symptoms of cardiovascular problems that must be sought in all patients during the anaesthetic assessment.
Ischaemic heart disease, heart failure, hypertension, conduction defects, arrhythmias, peripheral vascular disease
Why are patients with a proven history of myocardial infarction (MI) at a greater risk during the perioperative period?
Why are patients with a proven history of myocardial infarction (MI) at a greater risk during the perioperative period?
They are at risk of perioperative reinfarction, related to the time interval between infarct and surgery.
How long may elective surgery need to be delayed for a patient with an uncomplicated MI and a normal exercise test?
How long may elective surgery need to be delayed for a patient with an uncomplicated MI and a normal exercise test?
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What is one of the most significant indicators of perioperative complications according to the text?
What is one of the most significant indicators of perioperative complications according to the text?
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How is the severity of heart failure best described according to the text?
How is the severity of heart failure best described according to the text?
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What are the consequences of untreated or poorly controlled hypertension during anesthesia?
What are the consequences of untreated or poorly controlled hypertension during anesthesia?
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What is the recommended action for severe hypertension (SBP > 180mmHg, DBP > 109mmHg) before elective surgery?
What is the recommended action for severe hypertension (SBP > 180mmHg, DBP > 109mmHg) before elective surgery?
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What is the New York Heart Association classification for cardiac function when patients can perform activities requiring >7mets?
What is the New York Heart Association classification for cardiac function when patients can perform activities requiring >7mets?
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What specific activities can a patient classified as NYHA Class I perform?
What specific activities can a patient classified as NYHA Class I perform?
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What is the NYHA classification for cardiac disease resulting in slight limitation of physical activity?
What is the NYHA classification for cardiac disease resulting in slight limitation of physical activity?
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What is the recommended action if an acute upper respiratory tract infection is present before anesthesia and surgery?
What is the recommended action if an acute upper respiratory tract infection is present before anesthesia and surgery?
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