The Pre-Operative Electrocardiogram: An Assessment

Abstract

Electrocardiography is of limited value in pre-operative screening for cardiac disease. A short questionnaire has been shown to be helpful in assessing cardiac status and could permit a 30% reduction in the number of pre-operative ECGs performed.

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Pre-operative assessment electrocardiography cardiovascular assessment

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