Protocols

Beta-Blocker & Clonidine (BBAC) Protocol Course Online!

Beta Blocker Protocol by Art Wallace MD, PhD - General Guidelines for the Adoption of Perioperative Anti-Ischemic Prophylaxis. Download as: Webpage or MS Word Document

Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation for Noncardiac Surgery fromThe National Guideline Clearinghouse

Supporting References

• The Effect of Bisoprolol on Perioperative Mortality and Myocardial Infarction in High-Risk Patients Undergoing Vascular Surgery. Poldermans et al., NEJM Volume 341:1789-1794, Number 24, December 9, 1999 (NEJM subscribers click here for full .pdf)

• Effect of Atenolol on Mortality and Cardiovascular Morbidity after Noncardiac Surgery.
  Mangano et al., NEJM Volume 335:1713-1721, Number 23, December 5, 1996. (NEJM subscribers click here for full .pdf)

• Prophylactic Atenolol Reduces Postoperative Myocardial Ischemia.
  Wallace et al., Anesthesiology: Volume 88(1) January 1998 pp 7-17 (Anesthesiology subscribers click here for full article)

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