Abstract

Diagnostic criteria for the redefinition of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) have been recently published.1 In this new classification, intraoperative (IPEMI) or post-operative (POMI) AMI, in the setting of non-cardiac surgery, were not included. It is well known that this category of AMI occurs under particular circumstances while the diagnostic criteria have not been fully elucidated.2 Patients with pre-operative cardiac risk undergoing intermediate or high surgical risk operations are more prone to IPEMI and POMI. …

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