Cardiac Complications Related to Spine Surgery: Timing, Risk Factors, and Clinical Effect.

DISCUSSION: Perioperative cardiac complications were diagnosed in approximately 1 in 300 patients undergoing spine surgery. High-risk patients should be medically optimized and closely monitored through the perioperative period. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III. PMID: 30897607 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: J Am Acad Orthop Surg Source Type: research