Combined Spinal Epidural in a Patient with Severe Aortic Stenosis for Unilateral Total Knee Replacement-a Case Report

Abraham, V.¹ & Paul, S. N.^2*

¹Prop. Dept.of Anesthesia CMC Hospital Ludhiana
^{2CMC Hospital Ludhiana}

Dr. Paul, S. N., CMC Hospital Ludhiana.

Keywords: Aortic Stenosis; Spinal Epidural

Abstract

Patients with severe aortic stenosis(AS) for orthopedic surgery carries a serious perioperative challenge for anesthesiologists especially perioperative cardiovascular events and mortality. In this case both general and neuraxial anesthesia posses its own benefits and drawbacks. We discuss the successful use of a combined spinal epidural anesthesia in a patient with severe AS undergoing elective TKR.

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