Anaesthesia use in catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

Ka Hou Christien LiTian SangCheng ChanMengqi GongYingzhi LiuAaron JesuthasanGuangping LiTong LiuMichael H S LamWilliam Kk WuMatthew T V ChanFang-Zhou LiuCheng ChenJeffery HoYunlong XiaGary Tse

Published in: Heart Asia (2019)

Apart from an increased likelihood of procedural success, ablation by GA/deep sedation was found to be non-significantly different from the mild/moderate sedation approach in both procedural parameters and outcome measures.

Keyphrases

catheter ablation
atrial fibrillation
left atrial
left atrial appendage
mechanical ventilation
pet ct
oral anticoagulants
high intensity
heart failure
direct oral anticoagulants
intensive care unit
venous thromboembolism
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
mitral valve