Sedation Versus General Anesthesia for Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmias: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

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Abstract

Ventricular arrhythmias (VA), including ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation, are critical cardiac conditions that are often managed by catheter ablation among those unresponsive to pharmacologic therapy. The choice of anesthesia and sedation regimens for VA ablations may impact arrhythmia inducibility and hemodynamic stability, which can affect procedural success and complication rates. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of sedation versus general anesthesia (GA) among patients undergoing VA ablation. The review was prospectively registered on PROSPERO (CRD42023441553). Database searches were conducted across five major databases from inception to March 9, 2024 to identify randomized trials or observational studies includ

SUBMITTER: Patel S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12058075 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature