Multi-disciplinary approach to perioperative risk assessment and post-transplant management for liver transplantation in a patient at risk for Brugada syndrome
Recommended Citation
Ward RA, Ajayi T, Aylward T, Byrns J, Summers BB, and Wilder J. Multi-disciplinary approach to perioperative risk assessment and post-transplant management for liver transplantation in a patient at risk for Brugada syndrome J Perioper Pract 2019 May;29(5):140-146.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2019
Publication Title
J Perioper Pract
Abstract
Brugada syndrome, an autosomal dominant genetic disorder, is characterised by abnormal electrocardiogram findings and increased risk of ventricular tachyarrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. Our report describes the multi-disciplinary perioperative management of a 28-year-old patient presenting to the Duke Transplant Center with a familial sodium channel gene SCN51 mutation concerning Brugada syndrome. We discuss the preparatory work-up, medication review and appropriate post-surgical follow-up for patients undergoing liver transplant surgery with cardiac monitoring.
Medical Subject Headings
Adult; Brugada Syndrome/genetics; Female; Genetic Predisposition to Disease; Humans; Liver Transplantation; Patient Care Team; Perioperative Care; Postoperative Care; Risk Assessment; Brugada syndrome; Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator; Non-alcoholic steatohepatisis; Orthotopic liver transplantation; Perioperative
PubMed ID
30212282
Volume
29
Issue
5
First Page
140
Last Page
146
