Neurogenic Stunned Myocardium due to Acute Water Intoxication during Hysteroscopy—Role of Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as a Rescue Strategy: A Case Report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: showed arcuate uterine morphology.Because of a bad obstetric history and the USG finding, she was planned for operative hysteroscopy.Preoperative investigations showed hemoglobin 13.5 gm/dL, serum sodium (Na) 140 mmol/L, and serum potassium (K) 4.53 mmol/L.She underwent hysteroscopy and resection of the partial septum of the uterus using monopolar electrocautery and distilled water as the distending media under general anesthesia with controlled mechanical ventilation.The surgery lasted for around 90 minutes.At the end of the procedure, the patient developed bradycardia, for which she received 0.6 mg intravenous (IV) atropine.Initially, she responded to atropine, but within a few 1-
Source: Journal of Acute Care
Institution: Fortis Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4410216631