This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anaesthesia
[{'content': 'In all of the following conditions neuraxial blockade is absolutely contraindicated, except – \nSelect and explain. \nA. Patient refusal, B. Coagulopathy, C. Severe hypovolemia, D. Pre–existing neurological deficits', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: Contraindications to neuraxial block (spinal & epidural) \n\nAbsolute :- Infection at the site of injection, patient refusal, coagulopathy or other bleeding disorder, severe hypovolemia, increased ICT, severe aortic or mitral stenosis.\nRelative :- Sepsis, unco-operative patient, pre-existing neurological deficit, demyelinating lesions, severe spinal deformity, stenotic valvular heart disease.', 'role': 'assistant'}]