RT Book, Section A1 Hayes, Tom A2 Freeman, Brian S. A2 Berger, Jeffrey S. SR Print(0) ID 1135739835 T1 Ischemic Heart Disease: Perioperative Risks T2 Anesthesiology Core Review: Part Two Advanced Exam YR 2016 FD 2016 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781259641770 LK accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1135739835 RD 2024/12/05 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.