Perioperative Neurological Evaluation and Management to Lower the Risk of Acute Stroke in Patients Undergoing Noncardiac, Nonneurological Surgery: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

This scientific statement summarises established risk factors for perioperative stroke, preoperative & intraoperative strategies to mitigate risk of stroke, suggestions for postop assessments, & treatment approaches for minimising permanent neurological dysfunction in this group.

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