Sick sinus syndrome manifest after spinal anaesthesia

Summary A case of sick sinus syndrome which presented as a cardiac arrest following spinal anaesthesia is reported. The diagnosis of sick sinus syndrome, the cardiovascular effects of spinal anaesthesia and the anaesthetic management of patients with the syndrome are discussed.

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Published in:Anaesthesia 1988-04, Vol.43 (4), p.307-309
Main Authors: UNDERWOOD, S. M., GLYNN, C. J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anaesthetic techniques, regional
spinal
Anesthesia
Anesthesia, Spinal - adverse effects
Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiac Pacing, Artificial
Electrocardiography
Female
General anesthesia. Technics. Complications. Neuromuscular blocking. Premedication. Surgical preparation. Sedation
Heart Arrest - etiology
Heart Arrest - therapy
Heart
sino‐atrial node
Humans
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications - etiology
Sick Sinus Syndrome - complications
Sick Sinus Syndrome - diagnosis
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Summary:Summary A case of sick sinus syndrome which presented as a cardiac arrest following spinal anaesthesia is reported. The diagnosis of sick sinus syndrome, the cardiovascular effects of spinal anaesthesia and the anaesthetic management of patients with the syndrome are discussed.
ISSN:0003-2409
1365-2044
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2044.1988.tb08981.x