Question

A 67-year-old with CKD G3b A2 is scheduled for noncardiac surgery. Which perioperative cardiovascular management principle applies?

Accepted Answer

Use a stepwise approach; test only if it will change management and consider functional capacity

Answer

Routine stress testing even if it will not change management

Answer

Cancel surgery for all CKD G3b patients

Answer

Start beta-blockers day of surgery

Answer

Order coronary angiography for all CKD patients

Practice question

A 67-year-old with CKD G3b A2 is scheduled for noncardiac surgery. Which perioperative cardiovascular management principle applies?