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Indian Journal of Anesthesia and Analgesia

Volume  6, Issue 6, November-December 2019, Pages 2256-2259
 

Case Report

Management of a Patient with Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy with Subacute Intestinal Obstruction

Sreenidi Rangadhamaiah, Kiran Nelamangala, Bhaskaran Ashokan, Lakshmi K Swamy, Threja C Krishnappa, Ravi Madhusudhana

1Post Graduate Resident, 2Associate Professor, 4Senior Resident, 5Assistant Professor, 6Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, 3Professor and HOD, Department of Surgery, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College (SDUMC), Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research (SDUAHER), Kolar, Karnataka 563101, India

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijaa.2349.8471.6619.60

Abstract

Introduction: Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (AHCM) is a rare form of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) which inherits in autosomal dominant pattern affects 1:500 individual, is localized to left ventricular apex with or without formation of apical aneurysm. Although patients are asymptomatic in resting conditions, anesthesia and surgical stress may lead to exacerbation of the left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOT) obstruction and may complicate perioperative course. Case Report: A 65 years old female patient diagnosed with Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy presented with primary peritonitis posted for emergency exploratory laparotomy and proceed on Tab Verapamil 160 mg twice daily. We managed this case successfully considering understanding of pathophysiology, hemodynamic changes and anesthetic implications needed for successful perioperative outcome. Conclusion: Patients with apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy undergoing noncardiac surgery require thorough understanding of hemodynamic changes, proper intraoperative vigilance, avoiding factors that may increase left ventricular outflow tract obstruction with proper medication and intravenous fluid therapy.


Keywords : Anesthesia; Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Intestinal obstruction.
Corresponding Author : Kiran Nelamangala