Background There is substantial variability in the perioperative administration of aspirin in
patients undergoing noncardiac surgery, both among patients who are already on an aspirin …

Importance Little is known about the relationship between perioperative high-sensitivity
troponin T (hsTnT) measurements and 30-day mortality and myocardial injury after noncardiac …

Background Marked activation of the sympathetic nervous system occurs during and after
noncardiac surgery. Low-dose clonidine, which blunts central sympathetic outflow, may …

Background Observational studies have suggested that accelerated surgery is associated
with improved outcomes in patients with a hip fracture. The HIP ATTACK trial assessed …

BACKGROUND: Among adults undergoing contemporary noncardiac surgery, little is
known about the frequency and timing of death and the associations between perioperative …

Importance Acute kidney injury, a common complication of surgery, is associated with poor
outcomes and high health care costs. Some studies suggest aspirin or clonidine …

Background The long-term effects of bariatric surgery have yet to be established, and a number
of important studies have recently emerged. This systematic review aimed to assess the …

OBJECTIVES: To determine the proportion of noncardiac surgery patients exceeding the
published 99th percentile or change criteria with the high sensitivity Troponin T (hs-TnT) assay. …

Aims To determine the 1-year risk of stroke and other adverse outcomes in patients with a
new diagnosis of perioperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) after non-cardiac surgery. Methods …

Background Myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery (MINS) is a mostly asymptomatic
condition that is strongly associated with 30-day mortality; however, it remains mostly …