title: Complete atrioventricular nodal block after propofol administration in an elderly patient undergoing total knee replacement arthroplasty -A case report-.
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.
authors: Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, Korea.
authors: Jung-Il
authors: JI
authors: Noh
authors: Joon-Ho
authors: JH
authors: Lee
authors: Seung-Yeon
authors: SY
authors: Woo
authors: Young-Kwon
authors: YK
authors: Kim
authors: Sung-Hwan
authors: SH
authors: Cho
authors: Sang-Hyun
authors: SH
authors: Kim
authors: Won-Seok
authors: WS
authors: Chae
keywords: Arrhythmia; Atrioventricular block; Pacemaker; Propofol
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