Role of history and physical examination in preoperative evaluation.
van Klei WA, Grobbee DE, Rutten CL, Hennis PJ, Knape JT, Kalkman CJ, Moons KG.
van Klei WA, et al.
Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2003 Aug;20(8):612-8. doi: 10.1017/s026502150300098x.
Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2003.
PMID: 12932061
RESULTS: It is questionable to what extent an extensive history is relevant for anaesthesia and long-term prognosis. With respect to physical examination, it seems unreasonable to diagnose valvular heart disease based on cardiac auscultation only, and it is unclear which m …
RESULTS: It is questionable to what extent an extensive history is relevant for anaesthesia and long-term prognosis. With respect to …