Safety of Dental Anesthesia in ICD Recipients

Abstract

standard mean difference -0.95, 95% CI -1.35 to -0.55) after procedure. Overall, for the other assessed outcomes, no statistical difference was found. The quality of evidence was considered low according to the GRADE profile. Anesthetics with epinephrine used in dentistry may have considerable effects upon the sensing and function of cardiac implantable electronic devices [pacemaker, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)]. 6 In this sense, ICD therapy discharge can result from induced ventricular arrhythmia or due to inappropriate detection, such as sinus tachycardia, atrial arrhythmia