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Perioperative anticoagulation: An anaesthetic dilemma
International Journal of Anesthesiology Sciences · 2020 · Vol. 2(1) · pp. 23–24
Abstract
Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is usually associated with mitral valve disease and arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation. These patients are chronically anticoagulated. Planning for surgery in such patient may require temporary interruption of long acting anticoagulants and bridging therapy. This case report highlights the successful management of middle age female who was known case of RHD and presented for breast surgery.
Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and ManagementCardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic DisordersCardiac Arrhythmias and TreatmentsMedicineAtrial fibrillationPerioperativeHeart diseaseSurgeryMitral valveDiseaseAnesthesiaCardiologyInternal medicine
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