Annals of Saudi medicine
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Annals of Saudi medicine · May 2023
Can pulse wave velocity measured preoperatively predict hypotension in hypertensive patients during anesthesia induction?
During the induction of general anesthesia, hemodynamic instability is a common occurrence in elderly hypertensive patients with increased arterial stiffness, which can cause undesirable complications. Pulse wave velocity (PWV) is an important indicator of arterial stiffness. ⋯ None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · May 2023
Association of intraoperative lactate elevation and postoperative mortality and morbidity in patients undergoing craniotomy: retrospective analysis.
Intraoperative lactate levels increase in patients undergoing craniotomy, but the reason is not yet fully known. High levels of intraoperative lactate are associated with mortality and morbidity in patients with septic shock and abdominal and cardiac surgery. ⋯ None.