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This review provides anesthesiologists with a comprehensive understanding of arrhythmia mechanisms, electrophysiology procedures, and perioperative management strategies.
This review provides anesthesiologists with essential information to safely manage patients undergoing complex electrophysiology procedures.
Supports safe perioperative EP management; extends synthesized knowledge while leaving prospective validation open.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Cardiac arrhythmias are a major source of morbidity and mortality. Many of these patients require diagnostic or therapeutic intervention in an electrophysiology laboratory with involvement of an anesthesiologist. The goal of this review is to provide the anesthesiologist with a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms underlying various arrhythmias; specific procedures performed for diagnosis and treatment, and associated risks. RECENT FINDINGS: With the introduction of new interventional electrophysiology techniques, anesthesiologists are facing new challenges during perioperative management of these complex procedures and patients. SUMMARY: By reviewing the current literature regarding electrophysiology procedures, this review will provide information essential to the anesthesiologist to safely care for this unique patient population.
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Chua et al. (2012) conducted a review in Cardiac arrhythmias. Anesthetic management was evaluated. This review provides anesthesiologists with a comprehensive understanding of arrhythmia mechanisms, electrophysiology procedures, and perioperative management strategies.
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