CCTA and CACS for preoperative cardiovascular risk stratification in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events (MACE) is a common cause of perioperative and long-term morbidity and mortality following noncardiac surgery. Patients who require preoperative cardiovascular risk stratification, traditionally undergo noninvasive cardiac imaging using myocardial perfusion imaging or stress echocardiography. Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA) and Coronary Artery Calcium Score (CACS) have demonstrated prognostic value in predicting postoperative MACE and effectivel…

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