Two Cases of Stress Cardiomyopathy during Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

• Main Authors: Jong Won Yu (Author), Jongha Park (Author), Pil Sang Song (Author), Jae Hyun Park (Author), Min Sung Kim (Author), Gi Jung Jeon (Author), Min Sik Kim (Author), Tae Oh Kim (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is considered a relatively safe procedure. However, the procedure and the materials used in EGD with conscious sedation can cause stress to the patient. Adverse events during EGD have been reported, represented by cardiopulmonary complications. To date, five cases ha...