Peripartum cardiomyopathy undergoing caesarean section under epidural anaesthesia.
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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 (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Complicaciones Cardiovasculares del Embarazo
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Embarazo
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Cardiomiopatía Dilatada
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Cesárea
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Adulto
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Anestesia Epidural
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
2006
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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