TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 6. Preoperative Echocardiography A1 - Littwin, Sanford M. A2 - Atchabahian, Arthur A2 - Gupta, Ruchir Y1 - 2013 N1 - T2 - The Anesthesia Guide 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 SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57260312 ER -