Transient ischaemic attack after spinal anaesthesia.
A case of transient ischaemic attack lasting 6 h occurred after spinal anaesthesia with bupivacaine. The level of sensory block was satisfactory and there was no significant hypotension. We discuss the possible cause of this previously undescribed complication.
Chung
R A
RA
Anaesthetic Department, St George's Hospital, London.
Goodwin
A M
AM
D000775:Anesthesia, Spinal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006429:Hemiplegia / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors