RT Book, Section A1 Littwin, Sanford M. A2 Atchabahian, Arthur A2 Gupta, Ruchir SR Print(0) ID 57260312 T1 Chapter 6. Preoperative Echocardiography T2 The Anesthesia Guide YR 2013 FD 2013 PB The McGraw-Hill Companies PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-176049-2 LK accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57260312 RD 2024/04/19 AB Determine the overall health and “fitness” of the patient:If cardiomyopathy, assess functionIf valvular disease, assess statusAscertain if medical optimization has been achievedStratify the patient’s risk, and decide on needed interventions/invasive monitors that can ensure optimal outcome for the patient