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Binocular blindness following dynamic cardiomyoplasty
R J Robinson1, R Cecere, R C Chiu
1Department of Anaesthesia, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Journal of Cardiac Surgery
|January 1, 1996
Summary
A patient experienced sudden blindness and died after severe cardiogenic shock post-dynamic cardiomyoplasty. Ischemic optic neuropathy due to hypoperfusion is suspected, highlighting risks like anemia and hypotension.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Viral cardiomyopathy presents a significant challenge in cardiac surgery.
- Dynamic cardiomyoplasty is a surgical option for advanced heart failure.
- Postoperative complications, including neurological deficits, can occur.