Effects of Propofol or Etomidate on QT Interval During Electroconvulsive Therapy
JOURNAL OF ECT, vol.25, no.3, pp.174-177, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 25 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2009
- Doi Number: 10.1097/yct.0b013e3181903fa5
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ECT
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.174-177
- Inonu University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: Because patients with major depression have an altered autonomic nervous system activity, the risk of arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death may be increased. In addition, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may cause an acute rise in QT dispersion, which may predispose to arrhythmias. In this study, we investigated the effects of propofol or etomidate on the corrected QT (QTc) interval during ECT in patients with major depression.