Coronary artery disease patient for non cardiac surgery

by kh-ima-admin | June 8, 2026 12:07 pm

Scenario

Mrs. Saroja, 66y

Planne for open ventral hernia mesh repair

Asa 3 – knwn Dm,htn both poorly controlled ,non compliance to drugs , Hypothyroid on Tab.eltrox 25mcg .

Clinical examination

General condition : moderately built , Vitals: BP – 170/90mmhg,others wnl Airway : mallampati grade 2,short neck . Systemic : chest clear .

Blood reports : all normal limits except poor glycemic profile and baseline creatinine 1.7, Ecg: strain pattern +,lvh ,Lbbb

Echo: Ef:55%, RWMA + of LV.

Chest xray : normal

PREOP RISK SRATIFICATION AND OPTIMIZATION

  1. cardiologist consult
  2. physician consult for glycemic control
  3. Multidisciplinary approach
  4. Optimization of cardiac pathology prior to non cardiac sx

Further evalution , cardiologist advised

1.CAG

Which showed LAD 80% stenosis ,with poor collaterals LCX 70% stenosis ,

RCA :

Pt was advised to undergo immediate PCI WITH PTCA followed by oral antiplatelets .

RISK ASSESMENT SCORES IN CARDIAC PATIENTS

  1. REVISED CARDIAC RISK INDEX (RCRI)
  2. GOLDMAN CARDIAC RISK
  3. DUKE ACTIVITY STATUS INDEX
  4. MACE SCORE
  5. ACC/AHA Risk calculator FRAMINGHAM RISK SCORE

MACE SCORE

Dr Jamila Khatoon

Dr. Jamila Khatoon
Junior Consultant,
Kauvery Hospital, Chennai.[1]

Endnotes:
  1. Kauvery Hospital, Chennai.: https://www.kauveryhospital.com/

Source URL: https://www.kauveryhospital.com/ima-journal/ima-journal-june-2026/coronary-artery-disease-patient-for-non-cardiac-surgery/