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Indian Journal of Anesthesia and Analgesia 12(2):p 107-110, April -June 2025. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijaa.2349.8471.12225.3
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The Hip Fix with a Heart Twist: Anaesthetic Complexity in Hemiarthroplasty for Dilated Cardiomyopathy
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Indian Journal of Anesthesia and Analgesia 12(2):p 107-110, April -June 2025. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijaa.2349.8471.12225.3
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Varma SR, Biju ML. The hip fix with a heart twist: anaesthetic complexity in hemiarthroplasty for dilated cardiomyopathy. Ind J Anesth Analg. 2025;12(2):107-110.Timeline
Received : January 28, 2025
Accepted : April 04, 2025
Published : June 23, 2025
Abstract
Anaesthetic management of a patient with Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) or a non-cardiac surgery is always a challenge to the anaesthesiologist.1 DCM results in deterioration of the function of myocardium caused by either LV or biventricular dilatation or due to an impaired systolic function of one or both ventricles with impaired contractility2, thereby increasing the risk of perioperative cardiovascular complications. We present the successful anaesthetic management of hemiarthroplasty for a patient with severe DCM under Epidural anaesthesia. This abstract outlines the anaesthetic considerations and approach in a patient with DCM undergoing hemiarthroplasty under epidural anaesthesia. The case emphasizes the importance of preoperative optimization, including assessment of cardiac function, fluid status, and electrolyte balance. Epidural anaesthesia is a viable option in these cases due to its advantage in minimizing systemic stress responses and providing effective postoperative pain relief. Special attention was given to the titration of the epidural local anaesthetic to avoid hypotension, which could otherwise exacerbate heart failure symptoms. Continuous monitoring of cardiac output and blood pressure, alongside careful fluid management, was essential to prevent exacerbation of DCM-related complications. Postoperatively, epidural analgesia facilitated controlled pain relief, reduced the need for systemic opioids, thus lowering the risk of respiratory depression and other cardiovascular events. This report suggests that epidural anaesthesia, when carefully administered, can be a safe and effective anaesthetic technique in patients with DCM undergoing hemiarthroplasty, provided there is vigilant monitoring and individualized management of fluid balance, blood pressure, and cardiac function.
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Varma SR, Biju ML. The hip fix with a heart twist: anaesthetic complexity in hemiarthroplasty for dilated cardiomyopathy. Ind J Anesth Analg. 2025;12(2):107-110.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijaa.2349.8471.12225.3
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| Received | January 28, 2025 |
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| Published | June 23, 2025 |
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