Anesthetic management of a case of achalasia cardia with mega-esophagus causing intraoperative cardio-respiratory compromise
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Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology | Volume 33 | Issue 2 | April-June 2017 271 to a level exceeding that at baseline before initiation of aspirin therapy.[4] This rebound period is characterized by increased thromboxane production, decreased fibrinolysis, and a resultant clinical prothrombotic state. Platelet function rebound is dose dependent, with a more rapid rebound associated with withdrawal of lower aspirin doses.[3] In patients on antiplatelet therapy undergoing surgery, bridging antiplatelet therapy is started if warranted in the given situation instead of anticoagulants.[5]
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دوره 33 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2017