Why the study?
Does general anesthesia increase the risk of esophageal tissue damage compared to conscious sedation in patients undergoing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation?
Does general anesthesia increase the risk of esophageal tissue damage compared to conscious sedation in patients undergoing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation?
The use of general anesthesia during radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation significantly increases the risk of esophageal thermal injury compared to conscious sedation.
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Conscious sedation may be preferred over general anesthesia in AF ablation to limit esophageal injury; confirms higher risk with randomized evidence.
Biase et al. (2009) studied this question.
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