Question

A 59-year-old with chronic coronary disease and good functional capacity is scheduled for elective hernia repair. No symptoms. What is the best perioperative cardiac testing strategy?

Accepted Answer

No routine stress testing is indicated

Answer

Order pharmacologic stress imaging for all

Answer

Order coronary angiography pre‑op

Answer

Cancel surgery pending CT coronary angiography

Answer

Measure troponin daily for a week pre‑op

Practice question

A 59-year-old with chronic coronary disease and good functional capacity is scheduled for elective hernia repair. No symptoms. What is the best perioperative cardiac testing strategy?