Cardiothoracic & vascular anesthesia
Alpha-Gal Syndrome and Cardiac Surgery
Study context
- Population
- Patients with alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) undergoing cardiac surgery
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Cardiac surgery considered high risk in AGS: unfractionated heparin of bovine or porcine origin given in large doses for CPB; bioprosthetic valves have similar origins and risks
- Medications and bioprosthetic inserts derived from mammals can cause allergic reactions in affected patients
- Awareness of AGS can decrease preoperative risk and inform perioperative and postoperative management
Original publication
Alpha-Gal Syndrome and Cardiac Surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. Published 22 July 2024. doi:10.
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