title: Seizures Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass.
abstract: Seizures following cardiopulmonary bypass are an immediate and alarming indication that a neurologic event has occurred. A case report of a 67-year-old man undergoing aortic valve surgery who unexpectedly experiences seizures following cardiopulmonary bypass is outlined. Possible contributing factors including atheromatous disease in the aorta, low cerebral perfusion pressures, an open-chamber procedure, and the use of tranexamic acid are identified.
authors.affiliation: Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
authors.forename: Monique E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Brouwer
authors.affiliation: Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
authors.forename: William J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: McMeniman
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012640:Seizures / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants
keywords: cardiopulmonary bypass; seizures; tranexamic acid