Anesthesia Management in a Patient with Unclassified Cardiomyopathy for Transureteral Lithotripsy Surgery

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Anesthesiology
• Genetics

Background:

• Anesthesia management in cardiac patients, particularly those with cardiomyopathy, is complex.
• Unclassified cardiomyopathy is a diverse group, including left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC).
• LVNC is a rare genetic condition characterized by prominent left ventricular (LV) trabeculation.

Observation:

• A 53-year-old female patient presented for transureteral lithotripsy.
• The patient had a history of hypertension and echocardiographic findings of LVNC.
• The diagnosis of unclassified cardiomyopathy (LVNC) was confirmed.

Findings:

• The case report focuses on the anesthesia management of this specific patient.
• Successful anesthetic strategies were employed for the surgical procedure.
• The report highlights the successful outcome despite the cardiac condition.

Implications:

• This case provides insights into managing anesthesia for patients with LVNC.
• It underscores the importance of tailored anesthetic approaches for complex cardiac conditions.
• Findings may inform clinical practice for similar patient profiles.