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Interrupted Aortic Arch (IAA)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

ShockCyanosisAvoid AcidosisAvoid HypotensionLabile Blood PressureImmunocompromiseUnstable ElectrolytesOptimize ElectrolytesReduced Cardiac OutputDifficult AirwayRenal AbnormalitiesAvoid IV bubblesHypocalcemia

Pathophysiology

Interrupted aortic arch (IAA) is a complete anatomic and luminal discontinuity between the ascending and descending aorta - the most severe end of the coarctation spectrum. It accounts for about 1.5%...

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