General anesthesia during atrial fibrillation ablation: Standardized protocol and experience.

Jose Osorio Anil RajendraAllyson VarleyRobert HenryJulie CunninghamWilliam SpearGustavo Morales

Published in: Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE (2020)

Our GA protocol was specifically designed for AF ablation. It was safe and led to efficient recovery and extubation times. It maximizes laboratory utilization time without compromising safety.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
catheter ablation
randomized controlled trial
left atrial
pet ct

left atrial appendage
oral anticoagulants
radiofrequency ablation
cardiac surgery
heart failure

direct oral anticoagulants
mechanical ventilation
percutaneous coronary intervention
intensive care unit
coronary artery disease

venous thromboembolism
acute coronary syndrome
respiratory failure
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation