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Improved Renal Denervation Mitigated Hypertension Induced by Angiotensin II Infusion
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Improved Renal Denervation Mitigated Hypertension Induced by Angiotensin II Infusion

Published on: May 26, 2022

Postoperative hypotension associated with amlodipine.

Prachi G Kadam1, Jayaprakash, Veena R Shah

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care, Institute of Kidney Diseases & Research Centre and Institute of Transplantation Sciences, Ahmedabad, India. gaurang.kadam@gmail.com

Middle East Journal of Anaesthesiology
|July 10, 2013
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Peri-operative amlodipine use in renal transplant patients may lead to severe post-operative hypotension. Careful hemodynamic monitoring and management are crucial for patients on amlodipine undergoing surgery.

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Improved Renal Denervation Mitigated Hypertension Induced by Angiotensin II Infusion
08:35

Improved Renal Denervation Mitigated Hypertension Induced by Angiotensin II Infusion

Published on: May 26, 2022

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Peri-operative management of antihypertensive drugs is a significant concern for anesthesiologists.
  • Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker, is frequently chosen for its favorable pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties.

Observation:

  • A patient with a history of renal transplant, managed with amlodipine for hypertension, underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia.
  • Severe hypotension was observed in the post-operative period.

Findings:

  • The patient required intensive monitoring and vasopressor support due to the severe post-operative hypotension.
  • This case highlights a potential adverse event associated with amlodipine continuation during the peri-operative period.

Implications:

  • Anesthesiologists should carefully consider the peri-operative management of amlodipine in patients, especially those with comorbidities like renal transplants.
  • Further research may be warranted to elucidate the specific mechanisms and incidence of amlodipine-induced post-operative hypotension.