ArticlePerioperative cardiovascular medicine: 5 questions for 2018Author:Steven L. Cohn, MD, FACP, SFHMPublish date: November 1, 2018Findings of recent studies regarding aspirin, troponin T, hypotension, patent foramen ovale, and recurrent stroke.Read More
ArticleIn reply: Perioperative interruption of dual antiplatelet therapyAuthor:Steven L. Cohn, MD, FACP, SFHMPublish date: April 2, 2018We would urge caution in waiting only 1 month after stent implantation to perform surgery, and would prefer to wait 3 months.Read More
Article2017 Update in perioperative medicine: 6 questions answeredAuthor:Steven L. Cohn, MD, FACP, SFHMPublish date: November 1, 2017Topics: cardiac risk assessment, surgery after PCI, statins, sleep apnea, bridging anticoagulation, and frailty.Read More
ArticleUpdated guidelines on cardiovascular evaluation before noncardiac surgery: A view from the trenchesAuthor:Steven L. Cohn, MD, FACP, SFHMPublish date: December 1, 2014The purpose is not to get clearance for surgery but to evaluate the patient’s medical status and risk of complications.Read More
ArticleDo ACEIs on the morning of surgery increase risk of intraoperative hypotension?Author:Steven L. Cohn, MD, FACP, SFHMPublish date: March 1, 2011Read More
ArticleCardiac risk stratification before noncardiac surgeryAuthor:Steven L. Cohn, MD, FACP, SFHMPublish date: March 1, 2006Read More
