Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest in a Patient With Cold-Induced Urticaria.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2014.09.067.
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Abstract
Acquired cold urticaria is a condition characterized by the onset of pruritic hives, swelling, and occasional severe systemic reactions, during the rewarming phase, after cold exposure. Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) is a cardiac surgical procedure where organized thrombus is excised from the pulmonary vasculature in order to improve pulmonary blood flow and relieve pressure on the right ventricle. A PTE requires institution of deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) in order to reduce blood flow from collateral vessels during thrombus excision. We describe a case of PTE performed under DHCA in a patient with ACU.
Medical subject headings
- Circulatory Arrest, Deep Hypothermia Induced
- Cold Temperature
- Endarterectomy
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Urticaria