Hellenic journal of cardiology : HJC = Hellēnikē kardiologikē epitheōrēsē
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Disclosure of potential conflicts of interest (COI) is used by biomedical journals to guarantee the credibility and transparency of the scientific process. COI disclosure, however, is not systematically nor consistently dealt with by journals. ⋯ This paper provides a comprehensive editorial perspective on classical COI-related issues. New insights into current COI policies and practices among European Society of Cardiology national cardiovascular journals, as derived from a cross-sectional survey using a standardised questionnaire, are discussed.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Anaesthesia for cardioversion: a prospective randomised comparison of propofol and etomidate combined with fentanyl.
External electrical cardioversion is mostly performed solely under sedatives or hypnotics, although the procedure is painful. The aim of this prospective randomised study was to compare two anaesthetic protocols that included analgesia. ⋯ Both anaesthetic regimens provided excellent conditions for external electric cardioversion. In addition, etomidate in combination with fentanyl had a shorter induction time and ensured haemodynamic stability.