Propofol sedation administered by cardiologists for patients undergoing catheter ablation for ventricular tachycardia

Conclusion
Sedation using propofol can be safely performed for VT ablation under the supervision of cardiologists. Close haemodynamic monitoring is required, especially in elderly patients and during lengthy procedures, which carrying a higher risk for systolic blood pressure decline.

Source: Europace - August 4, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Servatius, H., Höfeler, T., Hoffmann, B. A., Sultan, A., Lüker, J., Schäffer, B., Willems, S., Steven, D. Tags: Cardiac electrophysiology Source Type: research