Article

The treatment of perioperative myocardial infarctions following noncardiac surgery

Published in: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia
Volume 18 , issue 2 , 2012 , pages: 86–93

DOI: 10.1080/22201173.2012.10872832

Author(s): L Ryan Perioperative Research Unit, Department of Anaesthetics, , RN Rodseth Perioperative Research Unit, Department of Anaesthetics, , BM Biccard Perioperative Research Unit, Department of Anaesthetics,

Keywords: surgery , morbidity , myocardial infarction

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Abstract

Background: Perioperative myocardial infarction (PMI) is a common complication following noncardiac surgery, with a 30-day mortality of 10–20%. Effective therapeutic interventions are of public health importance.

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