Peripartum cardiomyopathy undergoing caesarean section under epidural anaesthesia.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To report a case of peripartum dilated cardiomyopathy presenting for emergency caesarean section, this was successfully managed with Epidural Anaesthesia. CLINICAL FEATURES A parturient suffering from idiopathic peripartum cardiomyopathy (E.F. 18%) was brought for an emergency caesarean section. Epidural anaesthesia was performed and 2% Lignocaine with adrenaline total 13 ml was injected into the epidural space. The patient's haemodynamic status was monitored with NIBP, ECG, pulse oximetry. Patient's perioperative course was uneventful.CONCLUSION:
In patients suffering from peripartum cardiomyopathy, undergoing caesarean section epidural anaesthesia is an acceptable anaesthetic alternative.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
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Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
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Cesarean Section
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Adult
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Anesthesia, Epidural
Language:
English
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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