Predictive Factors and Safety of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Combination With Propofol Deep Sedation in Left Atrial Ablation Procedures

Catheter ablation is nowadays the core treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). Propofol infusion sedation is an accepted safety strategy, however respiratory depression with respiratory variations are frequent. Noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIV) added to deep sedation could improve procedural safety and success. We sought to assess the predictive factors and safety of NIV in combination to Propofol deep sedation in left atrial ablation procedures. Procedural data from 252 consecutive patients undergoing left atrial ablation (166 (66%) persistent, 86 (34%) for paroxysmal AF were analyzed.
Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research