ArticleEuropean journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society2025
Commentary on "preoperative cardiology consultations for geriatric patients with hip fractures rarely provide additional recommendations and are associated with prolonged hospital stays and delayed surgery: a retrospective case control study".
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This letter discusses the recent study by Vahabi et al., which examined the role of preoperative cardiology consultations in geriatric patients undergoing hip fracture surgery. While the study highlights the limited impact of these consultations on treatment modifications and the associated delays in surgical intervention, this letter suggests areas for further exploration. Specifically, it proposes extending outcome monitoring to include long-term cardiovascular events and incorporating cost-effectiveness analysis to better assess the value of preoperative consultations. Moreover, the letter advocates for the use of blinding in future studies to minimize selection bias and enhance the reliability of results.
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