Do you routinely order a pre-operative TTE in patients with apparently compensated CHF, but who have not had an echocardiogram in some time?

Answer from: at Academic Institution

In a patient with compensated CHF (with stable symptoms), I do not routinely order pre-operative echocardiograms for evaluation of ejection fraction. There are some situations in which it may be helpful for perioperative risk assessment, counseling, and management.The 2024 ACC/AHA (American College ...

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at Penn State Miltons Hershey Medical Center
All testing should have an indication. ‘Pre-...

at University of Washington
Good clarification. In this scenario, the indicati...

Answer from: at Community Practice

Maybe.

Answer from: at Academic Institution

I agree, the ACC/AHA guidelines recommend no pre-op echo in stable HF patients with known low EF.

Answer from: at Community Practice

Often

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Do you routinely order a pre-operative TTE in patients with apparently compensated CHF, but who have not had an echocardiogram in some time?

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