Cardiovascular Complications Following Thoracic Surgery

Hari B Keshava; Daniel J Boffa

doi:10.1016/j.thorsurg.2015.07.001

Cardiovascular Complications Following Thoracic Surgery

Thorac Surg Clin. 2015 Nov;25(4):371-92. doi: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2015.07.001.

Authors

Hari B Keshava¹, Daniel J Boffa²

Affiliations

¹ Department of General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, A10, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA; Department of Thoracic Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, 330 Cedar Street, BB205, New Haven, CT 06520-8062, USA.
² Department of Thoracic Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, 330 Cedar Street, BB205, New Haven, CT 06520-8062, USA. Electronic address: Daniel.boffa@yale.edu.

PMID: 26515939
DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2015.07.001

Abstract

Cardiovascular events after thoracic surgery can result in increased morbidity, mortality, length of stay, and increased overall cost. The prevention of postoperative cardiovascular complications is an area of intense study, and the body of evidence guiding clinicians continues to grow. Early diagnosis and management of cardiovascular events can minimize the consequences of these complications.

Keywords: Atrial fibrillation; Myocardial infarction; Pulmonary embolism.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Cardiovascular Diseases / etiology*
Humans
Postoperative Complications*
Thoracic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*