Managing High‑Grade AV Block in the Peri‑Intubation Period

Authors

• Navneet Garcha, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
• Patrick Thrasher, Corewell Health East Resident
• Roy Soto, Corewell Health East

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-17-2026

Abstract

We present a case of a 64-year-old male who was urgently intubated after being found to have angioedema secondary to ACE-inhibitor use. Subsequently, the patient was found to have a second-degree AV block (Mobitz II) following intubation, resulting in bradycardia. The patient’s heart rate improved after transitioning the sedation strategy from propofol to ketamine. With this case, we will discuss the pathophysiology and acute management of second-degree AV blocks and bradyarrhythmias in the perioperative setting.

Comments

American Society of Anesthesiologists, The Anesthesiology Meeting, October 16-20, 2026, San Diego, CA

Recommended Citation

Garcha N, Thrasher P, Soto R. Managing high‑grade AV block in the peri‑intubation period. Presented at: American Society of Anesthesiologists, The Anesthesiology Meeting; 2026 Oct 17; San Diego, CA. Available from: https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/21448/presentation/7098