Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Anesthesia in Prone Position: A Case Report

Dilated cardiomyopathy is the myocardial disease characterized by progressive ventricular dilatation and results in ventricular dysfunction. It poses challenge to anesthesiologists because of its various pathophysiological changes. These patients are prone for developing progressive cardiac failure and malignant arrhythmias during perioperative period. Besides geriatric patients add further age related risk factor. This is a case report of successfulanesthetic management of 83 years old lady with dilated cardiomyopathy who underwent lumbar microdiscectomy in prone position under general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation.