Coronary artery bypass surgery electrocardiographic monitoring



==ACCF/AHA Guidelines for Perioperative Electrocardiographic Monitoring == {{cquote|

Class I
1. Continuous monitoring of the electrocardiogram for arrhythmias should be performed for at least 48 hours in all patients after CABG. (Level of Evidence: B)

Class IIa
1. Continuous ST-segment monitoring for detection of ischemia is reasonable in the intraoperative period for patients undergoing CABG. (Level of Evidence: B)

Class IIb
1. Continuous ST-segment monitoring for detection of ischemia may be considered in the early postoperative period after CABG. (Level of Evidence: B)}}

Guidelines Resources

 * 2011 ACCF/AHA Guideline for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery : A Report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines