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Cardiac Cryoablation - Atrial Fibrillation

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, arms tucked
Time : 2-4 hours (long)
Blood Loss : Low (10-50 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : Ask surgeon
Considerations : Anticoagulation / Antiplatelet Therapy

Anesthetic Approaches

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The Surgery

After the patient is sedated and monitors applied, the doctor will insert a catheter at the level of the groin to access the femoral vein. The catheter will be threaded through the vein until it...

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