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Cardiac Ablation - PVC/Ventricular

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine
Time : 2-4 hours (long)
Blood Loss : Very Low (5-10 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : Yes
Considerations : Fluoroscopy / Xray, Arterial line, Anticoagulation / Antiplatelet Therapy

Anesthetic Approaches

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The Surgery

When PVCs become to frequent, causing palpitations, SOB , or chest pain, cardiac ablation may be necessary for the patient to resume normal activity. Often times multiple PVCs can lead to sustained...

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