Electric Cardioversion in Older Adults. Is Sedation Using Propofol Safe in the Absence of the Direct Anesthetist's Assistance?

Aims: This study aimed to assess the safety of electric cardioversion in the absence of anesthetists assistance. We also evaluated the efficacy and safety of this procedure in older adults (≥80 years) compared to younger populations. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the data of patients who unde...

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Main Authors: Jarosław Karwowski MD, PhD, Karol Wrzosek MD, PhD, Jerzy Rekosz MD, PhD, Katarzyna Tymoszuk MD, Anna Wiktorska MD, PhD, Katarzyna Szmarowska MD, PhD, Mateusz Solecki MD, PhD, Mirosław Dłużniewski MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2024-01-01
Series:Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/10742484231221929