Anaesthesia for carotid surgery
Abstract Stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality and may be preceded by a transient ischaemic attack (TIA). 20% will have a carotid stenosis caused by atheromatous plaque…
ANESTHESIA
Postoperative care and analgesia in vascular surgery
Abstract Patients undergoing major vascular surgery are at high risk for myocardial infarction, renal failure, respiratory complications and death. Invasive procedures confer greater risk of complication, with patients undergoing open…
Anaesthesia for endovascular aneurysm repair
Abstract Surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) can be done via an open or endovascular approach; surgical and patient factors determine which is most appropriate. Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)…
Self-assessment
Multiple choice questions 1 Anaesthesia for carotid surgery Which of the below are true regarding the neurological monitoring techniques during carotid endarterectomy? A. Stump pressure monitoring following clamping measures the…
Risk modification and preoperative optimization of vascular patients
Abstract Major vascular surgery is associated with a high risk of morbidity and mortality. Targeted optimization of organ systems most likely to suffer morbidity should be made prior to elective…
Anaesthesia for ruptured aortic aneurysm
Abstract The incidence of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA) has been reduced by a national screening programme targeting early identification and treatment of aneurysms. Despite these efforts, rAAA remains a…
Anaesthesia for vascular surgery on the extremities
Abstract There are multiple types of procedure for vascular disease on the extremities, the majority of which are for the treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). PAD is a common…
Anaesthesia for open abdominal aortic surgery
Abstract The prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) has declined in recent years and according to the annual National Vascular Registry reports (2019–23) the number of patients undergoing aneurysm repair…
Capillary dynamics, interstitial fluid and the lymphatic system
Abstract The regulation of small blood vessels (arterioles, venules and capillaries) and the formation of interstitial fluid at the capillary beds is an important process in the understanding of the…
Characteristics of special circulations
Abstract Blood flow through a vascular bed is usually determined by the pressure gradient across it and the diameter of the precapillary resistance vessels. Special circulations have additional specific features…
