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"Systemic Considerations in Monitored Sedation for Topical Anesthesia in Cataract Surgery"

Highlights

  • Ophthalmic surgery is one of the most common procedures performed in the elderly population worldwide, particular cataract surgery

  • The published literature showed the results of stopping anti-platelet or anti-coagulant could lead to an increased risk of serious and life-threatening complications from thromboembolic events, especially in patients with arrhythmias, prosthetic heart valve and recent coronary stent [5]

  • Cataract surgery under topical anesthesia combined with monitored sedation is current trends of ophthalmic practice

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Introduction

Ophthalmic surgery is one of the most common procedures performed in the elderly population worldwide, particular cataract surgery. Goals of sedation in cataract surgery aim to facilitate a safe surgical procedure with patient comfort without complications. This article discusses current anesthesia care with respect to systemic considerations for cataract surgery under monitored sedation with topical anesthesia. Cardiovascular considerations: Coronary Arterial Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Valvular Heart Disease, Arrhythmias and Hypertension

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