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[Heart failure following lumbar surgery]
Jarosław Góra1, Izabela Łoń, Jolanta Chodakowska
1Katedra i Klinika Chorób Wewnetrznych, Nadciśnienia Tetniczego i Angiologii AM w Warszawie. jgora@amwaw.edu.pl
Polskie Archiwum Medycyny Wewnetrznej
|July 3, 2004
Summary
High-output heart failure can result from an arteriovenous fistula. This report details a case of arteriovenous fistula occurring after a discectomy procedure.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- High-output heart failure (HOHF) is a complex condition characterized by increased cardiac output.
- Arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) are abnormal connections between arteries and veins, potentially leading to HOHF.
Observation:
- A case of HOHF was observed in a patient.
- The patient had a history of undergoing a discectomy.
Findings:
- An arteriovenous fistula was identified as the cause of HOHF in this patient.
- The AVF was found to be a complication subsequent to the discectomy.
Implications:
- This case highlights AVFs as a potential, albeit rare, cause of HOHF.
- It underscores the importance of considering vascular complications after spinal procedures like discectomy.