Title of article
Anesthesia in an adult patient with patent ductus arteriosus
Author/Authors
Kapoor, Hemlata Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute - Department of Anaesthesiology, India , Terdal, Mohan K. Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute - Department of Anaesthesiology, India , Zamre, Meenal Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute - Department of Anaesthesiology, India
From page
557
To page
560
Abstract
The survival rate of neonates with congenital heart disease has increased manifold due to advancement in both surgical and medical management. A small percentage of adults present with unrepaired or inadequately repaired congenital cardiac defects. They pose a challenge on the operation table due to altered hemodynamics. A comprehensive understanding of the congenital defect and an apt plan of anesthesia are essential for successfully managing such patients.
Keywords
adult congenital heart disease , anesthesia , patent ductus arteriosus
Journal title
Ain Shams Journal of Anesthesiology(ASJA)
Journal title
Ain Shams Journal of Anesthesiology(ASJA)
Record number
2538738
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