Cardiopulmonary Complications of ERCP

Cardiopulmonary complications account for up to 16% of ERCP related adverse events. They have a reported incidence in large prospective studies ranging from 0.07% to 2.4% but have been reported much more frequently in smaller single center studies. This discrepancy in rates is probably due to lack of consensus definitions and inconsistent documentation due to their often transient nature. Minor complications such as brief arrhythmias, transient desaturation or fluctuation in blood pressure are frequent but may be of little clinical significance.
Source: Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Source Type: research