Transient adenosine-induced asystole in the surgical treatment of intracranial aneurysms: A report of two cases
Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
;
: 55-58, 2012.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-227704
ABSTRACT
Advances in anesthetic and surgical management, such as deep hypothermic circulatory arrest and temporary clipping, have improved outcomes for intracranial aneurysm patients. However, these techniques are associated with significant risks. We report on two cases in which adenosine administration was used to induce transient periods of cardiac asystole during intracranial aneurysm surgery. This asystole resulted in profound hypotension and collapse of the aneurysm, which facilitated its safe clipping.
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Main subject:
Adenosine
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Intracranial Aneurysm
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Circulatory Arrest, Deep Hypothermia Induced
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Heart Arrest
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Hypotension
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Aneurysm
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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