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Which of the following is NOT one of the six independent predictors of complications in the Cardiac Risk Index discussed in the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the six independent predictors of complications in the Cardiac Risk Index discussed in the text?
What is the most common form of end organ damage associated with hypertension as mentioned in the text?
What is the most common form of end organ damage associated with hypertension as mentioned in the text?
In patients undergoing major surgery, what percentage experience serious myocardial injury according to the text?
In patients undergoing major surgery, what percentage experience serious myocardial injury according to the text?
What is the defined threshold for hypertension as per the text?
What is the defined threshold for hypertension as per the text?
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Which cardiac medication is NOT mentioned in the text as a preoperative treatment that could impact cardiac risk?
Which cardiac medication is NOT mentioned in the text as a preoperative treatment that could impact cardiac risk?
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Which is a preoperative predictor of myocardial infarction?
Which is a preoperative predictor of myocardial infarction?
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Which is NOT recommended as a preoperative strategy for patients with stents awaiting elective surgery?
Which is NOT recommended as a preoperative strategy for patients with stents awaiting elective surgery?
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What is a powerful marker of cardiovascular disease in nonsurgical patients?
What is a powerful marker of cardiovascular disease in nonsurgical patients?
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In heart failure, what helps predict risk in non-cardiac surgery when activity level cannot be assessed?
In heart failure, what helps predict risk in non-cardiac surgery when activity level cannot be assessed?
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Which medication discontinuation is the most significant independent predictor of stent thrombosis?
Which medication discontinuation is the most significant independent predictor of stent thrombosis?
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What lifestyle modification is important in reducing risk factors for coronary artery disease?
What lifestyle modification is important in reducing risk factors for coronary artery disease?
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How is the Duke Activity Status Index (DASI) used in patient assessment?
How is the Duke Activity Status Index (DASI) used in patient assessment?
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In cardiac testing, what does a 'positive' result for an exercise EKG indicate?
In cardiac testing, what does a 'positive' result for an exercise EKG indicate?
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What is the primary purpose of nuclear stress testing in patients who cannot exercise?
What is the primary purpose of nuclear stress testing in patients who cannot exercise?
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What is a key limitation mentioned regarding diagnostic tests and coronary plaque stability?
What is a key limitation mentioned regarding diagnostic tests and coronary plaque stability?
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What proportion of patients experience new-onset angina pectoris or a change in angina pattern before an acute MI?
What proportion of patients experience new-onset angina pectoris or a change in angina pattern before an acute MI?
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