Question

A 62-year-old undergoing elective noncardiac surgery has poor functional capacity (<4 METs). Best next step for cardiac risk?

Accepted Answer

Use validated risk tool and consider noninvasive testing if results change management

Answer

Universal stress test for all such patients

Answer

Start high-dose beta-blocker morning of surgery

Answer

Cancel surgery automatically

Answer

Order routine coronary angiography

Practice question

A 62-year-old undergoing elective noncardiac surgery has poor functional capacity (<4 METs). Best next step for cardiac risk?