Patient-reported outcomes after cryoballoon ablation are equivalent between moderate sedation and general anesthesia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Moderate sedation (MS) during cryoballoon ablation (CBA) avoids risks of general anesthesia (GA) and improves electrophysiology (EP) lab throughput. However, one barrier to the use of MS is the potential for patient discomfort. The objective of this study was to compare patient-reported outcome measures following CBA for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (pAF) under MS and GA.

Methods and results

Consecutive patients undergoing a first CBA for pAF under GA or MS were prospectively enrolled. The sedation method was assigned based on patient and provider preference, and perceived airway risk. The primary outcomes were quality of recovery (measured using a validated 40 question survey; QoR-40) and likelihood to recommend (LTR) the procedure and sedation method (measur

SUBMITTER: Wasserlauf J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9451135 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature