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2026 AHA/ACC/ACS/ASNC/HRS/SCA/SCCT/SCMR/SVM Guideline for Perioperative Cardiovascular Management for Noncardiac Surgery: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Journal of the American College of Cardiology·September 29, 2026·PMID 42813718

Why it matters

Perioperative cardiovascular complications remain a major source of morbidity and mortality in noncardiac surgery. This guideline consolidates recent evidence to help cardiologists, internists, and anesthesiologists optimize risk assessment and management, potentially improving patient outcomes.

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