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Cardiac Ablation - Atrial Fibrillation

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, arms at side on armboards
Time : 4+ hours (very long)
Blood Loss : Very Low (5-10 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : Ask surgeon
Considerations : Fluoroscopy / Xray, Arterial line, Anticoagulation / Antiplatelet Therapy

Anesthetic Approaches

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The Surgery

This surgery is performed typically after the patient has already unsuccessfully attempted medical/pharmaceutical management of atrial fibrillation . A bipolar radiofrequency ablator is inserted into...

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