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Review
. 2018 Sep;62(9):682-690.
doi: 10.4103/ija.IJA_474_18.

Neuraxial anaesthesia in parturient with cardiac disease

Minati Choudhury  1
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Review

Neuraxial anaesthesia in parturient with cardiac disease

Minati Choudhury. Indian J Anaesth. 2018 Sep.

Abstract

Parturient with corrected or uncorrected cardiac problem may undergo neuraxial anaesthesia for several reasons and in different trimesters. The altered physiological state in a parturient is further deranged in the presence of a cardiovascular lesion, producing the added risk to the parturient undergoing a neuraxial block. A detailed evaluation, knowledge regarding cardiovascular disease state, more vigilant monitoring, and a team approach can lead to a successful outcome.

Keywords: Anticoagulation; heart disease; neuraxial anaesthesia; pregnancy.

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