Abstract
Ruxolitinib, a Janus kinase inhibitor, is associated with severe withdrawal phenomena. Adequate tapering is often underemphasized in surgical emergencies and can complicate the postoperative course. We present a case of acute ruxolitinib withdrawal in a gentleman undergoing emergency cardiac surgery.
Original language | English |
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Article number | ivac143 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2022 |
Keywords
- Aortic syndrome
- Cardiac surgery
- Ruxolitinib