Journal article
Withholding versus Continuing Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitors or Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers before Noncardiac Surgery
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The effect on cardiovascular outcomes of withholding angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers in chronic users before noncardiac surgery is unknown.
METHODS: In this international prospective cohort study, the authors analyzed data from 14,687 patients (including 4,802 angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor/angiotensin II receptor blocker users) at least 45 yr old who had in-patient noncardiac …
Authors
Roshanov PS; Rochwerg B; Patel A; Salehian O; Duceppe E; Belley-Côté EP; Guyatt GH; Sessler DI; Le Manach Y; Borges FK
Journal
Anesthesiology, Vol. 126, No. 1, pp. 16–27
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
1 2017
DOI
10.1097/aln.0000000000001404
ISSN
0003-3022