Anaesthetic considerations in a patient with ischemic heart disease posted for non-cardiac surgery.
Pre-op evaluation, the cardiac risk scores, optimisation strategies and perioperative management of patients with ischemic heart disease posted for non-cardiac surgery make up a significant bulk of questions asked in various post-graduate anaesthesia examinations. Candidates sitting in these exams must have a thorough understanding of the topic.
Perioperative ischaemia and management are some of the examiner-favourites' whether as MCQ or in table viva.
In this chapter, we have comprehensively covered the major concerns associated with the presence of ischemic heart disease in a patient posted for non-cardiac surgery with due regards to syllabus recommendations of the European/UK board syllabus for EDAIC/FRCA.
Cardiovascular physiology module by targetedaic
A comprehensive compilation of the most relevant topics in cardiovascular physiology for post-graduate anaesthesia trainees, specifically crafted for EDAIC/FRCA preparation.
CVS physiology explained in a very understandable manner, helping to form solid baseline concepts of the topic.
We have covered the syllabus required for EDAIC/FRCA/FCAI in an examination-relevant pattern, making it easier to grasp the concepts and memorise the content with ease.
Anaesthetic considerations in a patient post-cardiac transplant
With an increasing number of cardiac transplants being conducted every year, anaesthesiologists are faced with the management of post-transplant patients for both cardiac and non-cardiac surgeries/procedures.
This topic is one of the most frequently asked Viva and MCQ question in post-graduate anaesthesia examinations, and candidates should know the pathophysiology and clinical implications of the transplant.
In this chapter, we have comprehensively covered the major concerns faced by anesthesiologists in post-transplant patients while covering the scope of examination at the same time.
‘Valvular heart diseases and anaesthetic implications’.
'Anaesthetic implications of common valvular heart diseases' is a frequently asked topic in both Viva and MCQ based post-graduate anaesthesia examinations. Candidates should know the pathophysiology and clinical implications of common valvular heart diseases.
In this chapter, we have comprehensively covered the major concerns faced by anesthesiologists in peri-op care of patients with valvular heart diseases.
The chapter is primarily focussed on the theory that is most relevant from the EDAIC/FRCA point of view.