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Which cardiac risk factor is considered the most important in orthopedic patients?
Which cardiac risk factor is considered the most important in orthopedic patients?
- Frailty
- Preoperative considerations (correct)
- Valvular disease
- Polypharmacy
When is the highest risk for perioperative myocardial infarction (MI) after total hip or knee arthroplasty (THA/TKA)?
When is the highest risk for perioperative myocardial infarction (MI) after total hip or knee arthroplasty (THA/TKA)?
- During the surgery
- After 6 months post-surgery
- Within the first 4 weeks after surgery
- Within the first 2 weeks after surgery (correct)
Which age group has the strongest increased cardiac risk during the perioperative period?
Which age group has the strongest increased cardiac risk during the perioperative period?
- Patients over 80 years old (correct)
- Patients between 60-70 years old
- Patients under 50 years old
- Patients between 50-60 years old
What is the most widely used risk stratification system for cardiac risk assessment in the perioperative period?
What is the most widely used risk stratification system for cardiac risk assessment in the perioperative period?
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Which medication should be discontinued 5 days before surgery and until 7 days after surgery in low-/moderate-risk cardiovascular risk patients?
Which medication should be discontinued 5 days before surgery and until 7 days after surgery in low-/moderate-risk cardiovascular risk patients?
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