USMLE® Step 2 CK · Cardiovascular / Cardiology · Topic CV-PERIOP-01
Perioperative cardiac risk & cardiac surgery essentials
Perioperative cardiac risk & cardiac surgery essentials (CV-PERIOP-01) in USMLE® Step 2 CK Cardiovascular / Cardiology (USMLE® Step 2 CK Review Book p. 225). Guideline basis: 2024 AHA/ACC multisociety Perioperative CV Management; reaffirmed unchanged September 2026. Covers: Perioperative cardiac risk assessment algorithm, Perioperative medication management. Practice 2 QuestionBank questions, ChartWalk bedside clinical algorithms, FlashCards, and ImageBank on TheCodexes.com. Understand beyond your boards.
- Topic Code
- CV-PERIOP-01
- Chapter
- Cardiovascular / Cardiology
- Review Book Page
- p. 225
- QuestionBank Items
- 2 questions
Primary Guideline / Source: 2024 AHA/ACC multisociety Perioperative CV Management; reaffirmed unchanged September 2026
Key Clinical Sections
- Perioperative cardiac risk assessment algorithm
- Perioperative medication management