Abstract
Comprehensive evaluation of our patients before putting them under “the knife” can never be overemphasized. It is our duty to care for the patients. Detailed history-taking, clinical examination, and investigations are mandatory prior to surgery. For many years, we have striven to make our method thorough and safe for all patients. We propose here a simple, comprehensive preassessment form that is easily applicable in any unit.
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Tahvili, A., Peng, E.W.K. & Sarkar, P.K. Comprehensive preassessment form for adult cardiac surgery. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 59, 590–592 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11748-010-0692-x
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