Anesthetic Techniques for Ablation in Atrial Fibrillation: A Comparative Review

Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most prevalent cardiac arrhythmia has witnessed significant advancements in treatment modalities, transitioning from invasive procedures like the maze procedure to minimally invasive catheter ablation techniques. This review focuses on recent improvements in anesthetic approaches that enhance outcomes in catheter AF ablation. We highlight the efficacy of contact force sensing catheters with steerable introducer sheaths, which outperform traditional catheters by ensuring more effective contact time and lesion formation.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research