Cardiovascular assessment for non-cardiac surgery: updated European guidelines

The 2022 European Society of Cardiology guidelines on cardiovascular assessment and management of patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery are intended for physicians involved in the perioperative care of patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery, in whom heart disease is a potential source of complications. While relevant and useful, the length of the guidelines may limit widespread reading. This article summarises the guidelines, highlighting the aspects most relevant to medical staff preparing patients for surgery.

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This article summarizes the 2022 European Society of Cardiology guidelines on cardiovascular assessment and management of patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery, highlighting the importance of physicians' involvement in perioperative care and potential impacts of heart disease on surgical patients' risk of complications.