Randomized comparison between dexmedetomidine–remifentanil and midazolam–fentanyl for deep sedation during catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation

Randomized comparison between dexmedetomidine–remifentanil and midazolam–fentanyl for deep sedation during catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation

Abstract Background and objectives The efficacy of dexmedetomidine for radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) of atrial fibrillation (AF) has not been well established. We evaluated the efficacy and safety of sedation using dexmedetomidine with remifentanil compared to conventional sedative agents...

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Main Authors: Young Choi, Sung-Hwan Kim, Ju Youn Kim, Youmi Hwang, Tae-Seok Kim, Ji-Hoon Kim, Sung-Won Jang, Man-Young Lee, Yong-Seog Oh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:International Journal of Arrhythmia
Subjects:
Atrial fibrillation
Radiofrequency catheter ablation
Dexmedetomidine
Midazolam
Sedation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42444-019-0002-3

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