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Perioperative Stroke: Risk Assessment, Prevention and Treatment

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Numerous risk factors for perioperative stroke have been identified and many are modifiable. Surgical patients with a history of cerebrovascular disease should be evaluated by a neurologist. Cardiac and cerebrovascular testing is critical in identifying patients at high risk for perioperative stroke. The identification and treatment of carotid disease in the context of upcoming surgery has been a source of controversy. Routine carotid revascularization performed with coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery for incidentally discovered carotid stenosis is not recommended. Prior to aortic manipulation during CABG, epiaortic ultrasound should be performed to identify aortic atheromatous plaques. If possible, preoperative aspirin, beta blocker, statin, and angiotensin converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitor therapy should be continued in the perioperative period. Patients who are prescribed anticoagulation at high risk of thromboembolism should receive bridging anticoagulation during the perioperative period. The identification and prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF) is central to stroke prevention. CABG patients should be initiated on beta blockade +/− amiodarone to prevent postoperative AF. Many practitioners have been traditionally nihilistic towards acute perioperative stroke treatment. Given the narrow therapeutic window of treatment options, candidacy is dependent on timely recognition. Intravenous and endovascular thrombolysis/therapies are viable options in selected patients under the guidance and expertise of a neurologist. This article will present the epidemiology of perioperative stroke, the pathophysiology, risk assessment and stratification for common surgeries. The article will additionally focus on treatment options including modifiable risk factor reduction and the perioperative management of medications.

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Brooks, D.C., Schindler, J.L. Perioperative Stroke: Risk Assessment, Prevention and Treatment. Curr Treat Options Cardio Med 16, 282 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11936-013-0282-1

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