TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Ischemic Heart Disease: Perioperative Risks A1 - Hayes, Tom A2 - Freeman, Brian S. A2 - Berger, Jeffrey S. Y1 - 2016 N1 - T2 - Anesthesiology Core Review: Part Two Advanced Exam AB - Cardiovascular disease, commonly encountered in the perioperative setting, is the leading cause of death in the United States. Patients with cardiovascular disease in the perioperative setting have elevated catecholamine levels associated with the stress response to surgery. The stress response increases myocardial oxygen demand and the risk for myocardial ischemia. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/12/05 UR - accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1135739835 ER -