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Robotic Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
Published on: May 29, 2015
Complete atrioventricular nodal block after propofol administration in an elderly patient undergoing total knee
Jung-Il Noh1, Joon-Ho Lee, Seung-Yeon Woo
1Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, Korea.
Abstract:
Complete atrioventricular (AV) block is defined as a dissociation of atrial and ventricular activities. Complete AV block that occurs during the perioperative period is difficult to reverse and usually requires implantation of a pacemaker. Propofol does not affect a normal AV conduction system but may act as a trigger for AV block. It can also potentiate vagal stimulation factors and reduce sympathetic activity. We report a case of complete AV block that may have been related to administration of propofol.
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