3 results
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Allergies to medications ... algorithm to determine ... with valvular dysfunction ... or LV dysfunction ... • <12mo since ACS
Compelling and Possible Contraindications to Antihypertensive Drugs
Diuretics (thiazides)
 - Gout
 - Metabolic syndrome, Glucose intolerance, Pregnancy,
associated with higher risk ... ARB, diabetes) ACE ... failure - Co-medication ... Pgp-dependent drugs (e.g ... contraindications #table
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
unclear, endothelial dysfunction ... Risk factors 3. ... Imaging Patterns ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... of HTN is the mainstay