Intra-Arterial Lidocaine Blunts the Trigeminocardiac Reflex during Endovascular Treatment of a Carotid-Cavernous Fistula

Renee L. Coleman, Dmitri Bezinover, Douglas C. Jones, Kevin M. Cockroft, Uma R. Parekh

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Abstract

Carotid-cavernous fistulas (CCFs) are vascular shunts that allow blood to flow from the carotid artery or its branches into the cavernous sinus. Endovascular embolization is the treatment modality of choice. The trigeminocardiac reflex (TCR) is a vagally mediated reflex that can lead to hemodynamic instability. It can be activated during embolization procedures due to the proximity of vagal efferent neurovascular structures within the cavernous sinus. This case report describes the intraoperative management of recurrent, profound bradycardia due to TCR during endovascular CCF embolization.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number2342347
JournalCase Reports in Anesthesiology
Volume2021
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

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