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Elderly Patient Navigates Complex Surgery Post-Heart Event
1 Aug
Summary
- Elderly patient had hip fracture surgery two months after cardiac stenting.
- Surgery balanced bleeding risk against stent thrombosis danger.
- Multidisciplinary team ensured patient recovery and mobility.
Doctors at SGPGIMS achieved a complex hip fracture surgery on an elderly patient who had recently undergone coronary stenting. This procedure was particularly challenging as the patient was on dual antiplatelet therapy.
The medical team navigated the delicate balance between the risk of serious bleeding during surgery and the danger of stent thrombosis if medication was interrupted.
Timely surgical intervention for hip fractures in the elderly is crucial to avoid complications from prolonged immobility. However, performing major surgery soon after coronary stenting poses significant cardiac risks.
A specialized team comprising orthopaedics, cardiology, and anaesthesiology experts meticulously planned the surgery. They utilized ultrasound-guided continuous spinal anaesthesia to maintain patient stability throughout the procedure and ensured intensive postoperative monitoring.
Led by Dr. Pulak Sharma and Dr. Vansh Priya, the successful surgery has enabled the patient to recover well three weeks later, resuming independent walking and daily activities.
