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This case discusses multiple cumulative pharmacodynamic interactions between general and neuraxial anesthetics, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers, resulting in significant intraoperative hypotension.
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Jayaraman, A.L., Gelzinis, T.A. (2015). The Hemodynamic Hole. In: Marcucci, C., et al. A Case Approach to Perioperative Drug-Drug Interactions. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7495-1_28
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