Severe blood pressure elevation following ephedrine administration during carotid endarterectomy under general anesthesia: A CARE-compliant case report.

This case highlights the need for caution in the use of ephedrine, which is commonly used in CEA surgery, wherein blood pressure management is particularly important. Although it is a rare and unpredictable case, α-agonists are considered safer in situations where sympathetic supersensitivity is possible.