# Coexisting Diseases & Surgery > Medical Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1543711877](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1543711877) ## Overview - **ID:** `id1543711877` - **Platform:** Apple - **Type:** Apple app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Vargo Anesthesia Inc - **Category:** Medical - **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (29 ratings) - **Version:** Description, images disclaimer updated - **Last updated:** 2026-08-05 - **First published:** 2020-12-12 - **Size:** 212 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-25 - **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/coexisting-diseases-surgery/id1543711877) - **Website:** [https://www.vargoanesthesia.com](https://www.vargoanesthesia.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://s3.amazonaws.com/com.vargo.privacy/vargoPrivacyPolicy.html](https://s3.amazonaws.com/com.vargo.privacy/vargoPrivacyPolicy.html) ## Description Tailor your anesthetic plan to the patient. Clinician-built, system-based guidance for coexisting diseases designed for perioperative decision-making. The Vargo Coexisting Diseases & Surgery App is a clinician-built resource designed to help anesthesia providers tailor anesthetic management to the patient’s underlying comorbidities and surgical considerations. Built from years of clinical experience, the app focuses on how coexisting diseases directly impact perioperative decision-making. Organized by major clinical systems, the app allows for rapid access to condition-specific anesthesia considerations—whether preparing for a case or managing complex patients in active clinical settings. The app is structured by major organ systems and disease categories, providing focused anesthesia guidance across a wide range of conditions: - Brain / Neuro Neurologic conditions and their impact on anesthesia management - Cardiac Hemodynamic considerations, cardiac pathology, and perioperative risk - Endocrine Diabetes, adrenal disorders, thyroid disease, and metabolic implications - Gastrointestinal GI disorders affecting anesthesia planning and intraoperative care - Hematologic Disorders Coagulopathies, anemia, and blood management considerations - Liver & Biliary Tract Hepatic dysfunction and implications for drug metabolism and coagulation - Pediatrics & OB/GYN Specialized considerations for pediatric and obstetric populations - Pulmonary Respiratory disease management and ventilation strategies - Renal Diseases Kidney dysfunction and fluid, electrolyte, and drug considerations - Congenital Heart Defects Structural cardiac conditions and tailored anesthesia approaches The app is built to provide clear, focused guidance that directly applies to clinical practice: Organized for rapid navigation by system and condition Emphasis on how disease states influence anesthetic planning Practical, case-driven considerations rather than general summaries This is a tool designed to help providers quickly answer the question: “How does this patient’s condition change my anesthetic plan?” The Vargo Coexisting Diseases & Surgery App is developed by experienced anesthesia providers who specialize in managing complex cases across a wide range of disease states. The content reflects real clinical decision-making and is continuously refined to remain relevant and practical. All future updates and additions are included with a one-time purchase. There are no subscriptions or recurring fees. Designed for every level of the anesthesia care team. Not just what to do—but the physiology driving every decision. Disclaimer: The Vargo Anesthesia Apps are intended for educational and clinical reference purposes only. These applications are designed to support clinical decision-making by trained healthcare professionals and are not a substitute for independent medical judgment, institutional policies, or current standards of care. Users are responsible for independently verifying all information, including drug dosages, calculations, and patient-specific considerations. ## Rankings - #215,598 — Overall ## Review summary Users consistently praise Coexisting Diseases & Surgery for its breadth and depth of anesthesia-relevant disease information, its clean, organized interface with fast search, and its APA-cited references. Reviewers highlight frequent updates, a one-time purchase model with no data tracking, and strong value for SRNAs and CRNAs as a practical clinical reference. Some note gaps such as missing specific surgeries and mental health topics, and a few items perceived as not directly relevant to every user. Overall, it's regarded as a top reference tool worth it for anesthesia providers. ### Pros - Broad, comprehensive coverage of anesthesia-related diseases and pathologies - Clean, organized user interface with fast search and easy navigation - APA-cited references at the bottom of material - Regular updates and new information/features - One-time purchase with no data tracking and strong value for SRNAs/CRNAs ## Similar extensions and apps - [Washington Manual Cardiology](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1236246678) — 4.00 / 5 - [Surgiverse](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1553935914) — 5.00 / 5 - [Surgery On Call (LANGE)](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1238602004) — 5.00 / 5 - [Medical Materials For Exam Rev](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1555829011) - [Medical Eponyms Dictionary](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1140858541) — 4.40 / 5 - [Disease hand book](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1081402147) — 3.00 / 5 - [Medicopedia Dictionary Pro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1306211316) — 5.00 / 5 - [MobileDDx™ Pocket DDx Tool](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1076514957) — 4.40 / 5 - [Perioperative Companion](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6772703499) - [Teach Me Surgery](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1482336964) — 4.80 / 5 - [Nakhla Neurosurgery](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1557281205) — 5.00 / 5 - [MedSurg Notes: Nurse Pkt Guide](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1613473454) — 3.90 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1543711877)