The Society of Thoracic Surgery and Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society (STS-CCAS) Database is a joint effort between the STS and the CCAS to create a resource for local quality improvement, … [Read More...]
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CCAS is a society organized within the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia. The CCAS concept originated with cardiac anesthesia directors and other key leaders at major congenital heart disease programs, who believed there was a need for a new society because of rapid advancement of highly specialized knowledge in the field, and a great increase in the numbers of patients, including adults with congenital heart disease.
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A 1-year-old girl with a history of congenital mydriasis, patent ductus arteriosus ligation, and Ladd procedure presents for magnetic resonance imaging of the heart and brain. Genetic testing demonstrates a mutation of the ACTA2 gene p.R179H consistent with Multisystem Smooth Muscle Dysfunction Syndrome. Which of the following complications is this patient at HIGHEST risk for while under general anesthesia?
A. Cerebrovascular accident
B. Difficult intubation
C. Malignant hyperthermia
