Thoracic endovascular aortic surgery

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Keywords:

thoracic endovascular aortic surgery, anaesthesia, preoperative assessment, perioperative complications, management

Abstract

In both acute and elective environments, endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) has become a viable mainstream treatment option for aortic pathology.1 Technology has advanced with new devices and novel procedures available. Anaesthetists face the challenges of blood pressure control and prevention of paraplegia and stroke.1 These notes will not address specific  anaesthetic considerations for EVAR of the ascending aorta although some of these principles may apply.

Author Biography

A Oosthuizen, University of the Witwatersrand

Department of Anaesthesia, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

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Published

2022-11-15

Issue

FCA Refresher Course 2022

Section

FCA Refresher Course

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