Electroconvulsive Therapy for a Patient with a Penetrating Ulcer in the Aortic Arch

Authors

Andrew Ng, MD, Department of Anesthesiology, Thomas Jefferson University
George Hsu, MD, Department of Anesthesiology, Thomas Jefferson University
Zvi Grunwald, MD, Department of Anesthesiology, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

10-2010

Abstract

Case: An 85 year-old male presented with major depressive disorder refractory to medical therapy. A series of eight electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) was planned. Past medical history includes a small penetrating ulcer in the aortic arch, an ascending aortic aneurysm measuring 4.3 x 4.4 cm, atrial fibrillation on anticoagulation and hypertension. Medications include metoprolol, coumadin, simvastatin, alprazolam and venlafaxine.

Recommended Citation

Ng, MD, Andrew; Hsu, MD, George; and Grunwald, MD, Zvi, "Electroconvulsive Therapy for a Patient with a Penetrating Ulcer in the Aortic Arch" (2010). Department of Anesthesiology Faculty Papers. Paper 9.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/anfp/9