Minerva medica
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For patients undergoing nonemergent noncardiac surgery, care must be taken to identify patients at increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, as these remain a significant source of perioperative morbidity and mortality. Identification of at-risk patients requires careful attention to risk factors including assessment of functional status, medical comorbidities, and a medication assessment. ⋯ However, the rapid evolution of medical literature often creates gaps between the existing evidence and best practice recommendations. In this review, we aim to reconcile the recommendations made in the guidelines from the major cardiovascular and anesthesiology societies from the USA, Canada, and Europe, and to provide updated recommendations based on new evidence.
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Coronary artery calcium score is a prognostic factor for mortality in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Cardiovascular diseases are frequent in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and impact on survival. We investigated the association of coronary artery calcium (CAC) score at IPF diagnosis and during mid-term follow-up, with adverse cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality. ⋯ IPF patients with a CAC score at diagnosis ≥405 have a poor prognosis over a mid-term follow-up. A higher CAC score is associated with mortality and cardiovascular events.