Case 5 Flashcards
1
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What are the etiology and pathophysiology of mitral stenosis?
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2
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How are preload, afterload, heart rate, and contractility managed in patients with mitral stenosis?
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3
Q
Explain methods for optimizing the patient’s condition preoperatively.
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4
Q
What intraoperative monitoring would be appropriate?
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5
Q
How would you anesthetize this patient?
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6
Q
Describe the treatment for hypotension in patients with mitral stenosis.
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7
Q
What therapies are recommended for perioperative right ventricular failure?
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8
Q
Describe specific considerations for mitral valve repair, replacement, or percutaneous techniques.
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