Question

A 57-year-old with new diagnosis of OSA on CPAP asks about perioperative risk for elective hernia repair. Which preoperative assessment factor is most predictive of perioperative cardiac risk?

Accepted Answer

Revised Cardiac Risk Index and functional capacity (METs)

Answer

Presence of OSA alone

Answer

Age >55

Answer

BMI >35

Answer

Resting heart rate

Practice question

A 57-year-old with new diagnosis of OSA on CPAP asks about perioperative risk for elective hernia repair. Which preoperative assessment factor is most predictive of perioperative cardiac risk?