Table 4. Preoperative optimization during outpatient preoperative evaluation.
| Preoperative optimization strategya | n (36) | % |
|---|---|---|
| Drug therapy | ||
| ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blocker, angiotensin-receptor blocker | 10 | 31.25 |
| β-blocker | 7 | 21.2 |
| Diuretics | 4 | 12.5 |
| Anticoagulation reversal | 6 | 18.7 |
| Insulin or metformin | 4 | 12.5 |
| Othersb | 4 | 12.5 |
| Procedures | ||
| Pacemaker | 1 | 3.0 |
| Coronary angioplasty/CABG | 0 | 0 |
Abbreviations: ACE, angiotensin converting enzyme; CABG, coronary artery bypass grafting.
a
36 preoperative optimization strategies were used in 32 patients.
b
Digoxin, corticosteroids, simvastatin.