Considerations for Reduction of Risk of Perioperative Stroke in Adult Patients Undergoing Cardiac and Thoracic Aortic Operations
Published: August 26, 2020
- This statement identifies strategies aimed at reducing the risk of perioperative stroke and improving outcomes for patients who experience a perioperative stroke.
- Perioperative stroke is associated with an increased length of hospital stay, a 5 to 10-fold greater likelihood of in-hospital mortality, and increased risk of cognitive decline at 1 year after surgery.
- Many factors can increase risk for perioperative stroke. To help reduce intra-operative stroke, pre- and intra-operative screening strategies can help guide optimal surgical techniques.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: Progresses and Challenges in Reducing Stroke at Cardiac Surgery by Marc Ruel, MD, MPH, FRCSC, FCCS, FAHA
- Top Things to Know: Considerations for Reduction of Risk of Perioperative Stroke in Adult Patients Undergoing Cardiac and Thoracic Aortic Operations
- News Release: Steps outlined to reduce the risk of stroke during, after heart surgery
Recommended Reading
- Guidelines for the Early Management of Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke: 2019 Update to the 2018 Guidelines for the Early Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke
- 2014 Guideline for the Management of Patients With Non–ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes
- 2013 Guideline for the Management of ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction
- 2012 Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Patients With Stable Ischemic Heart Disease
- 2011 Guideline for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery