Nitroglycerin to control blood pressure during endovascular stent-grafting of descending thoracic aortic aneurysms.

Bernard, E O; Schmid, E R; Lachat, M L; Germann, R C · J Vasc Surg · 2000

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Temporary asystole induced with adenosine or electrically induced ventricular fibrillation has previously been proposed to prevent hypertension during transluminal placement of thoracic endovascular stent-grafts. Nitroglycerin is a safe and less invasive alternative to control blood pressure and, in contrast to the methods mentioned, can also be used during stent-grafting performed under local anesthesia.

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