Abstract
The introduction of transmyocardial laser revascularization for ischaemic heart disease has brought with it new challenges for anaesthetists. These include acute deterioration of cardiac function, the need for emergency cardiopulmonary bypass and difficulty weaning from haemodynamic support. Recurrent arrhythmias can occur despite amiodarone prophylaxis. We describe our initial experience and the problems we encountered.
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