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Ann Card Anaesth
; 20(4): 453-455, 2017.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-28994685
ABSTRACT
Rhabdomyolysis is the result of skeletal muscle tissue injury and is characterized by elevated creatine kinase levels, muscle pain, and myoglobinuria. It is caused by crush injuries, hyperthermia, drugs, toxins, and abnormal metabolic states. This is often difficult to diagnose perioperatively and can result in renal failure and compartment syndrome if not promptly treated. We report a rare case of inadvertent rhabdomyolysis and compartment syndrome in a bodybuilder undergoing minimally invasive cardiac surgery. The presentation, differential diagnoses, and management are discussed. Hyperkalemia may be the first presenting sign. Early recognition and management are essential to prevent life-threatening complications.
Subject(s)
Cardiac Surgical Procedures/adverse effects , Compartment Syndromes/etiology , Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures/adverse effects , Rhabdomyolysis/etiology , Weight Lifting , Adult , Anesthesia , Aortic Valve/surgery , Aortic Valve Insufficiency/surgery , Humans , Hyperkalemia/etiology , Male
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J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth
; 20(2): 245-6, 2006 Apr.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16616671