Holding still for AF ablation

Journal of Cardiovascular ElectrophysiologyVolume 33, Issue 8 p. 1723-1724 EDITORIAL Holding still for AF ablation David J. Sanders MD, David J. Sanders MD Division of Cardiology, Section of Electrophysiology, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois, USASearch for more papers by this authorJeremiah Wasserlauf MD, MS, Corresponding Author Jeremiah Wasserlauf MD, MS [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0002-4497-3520 Division of Cardiology, Section of Electrophysiology, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois, USA Correspondence Jeremiah Wasserlauf MD, MS, Rush University, 1717 West Harrison St, Suite 331, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA. Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this author David J. Sanders MD, David J. Sanders MD Division of Cardiology, Section of Electrophysiology, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois, USASearch for more papers by this authorJeremiah Wasserlauf MD, MS, Corresponding Author Jeremiah Wasserlauf MD, MS [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0002-4497-3520 Division of Cardiology, Section of Electrophysiology, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois, USA Correspondence Jeremiah Wasserlauf MD, MS, Rush University, 1717 West Harrison St, Suite 331, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA. Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this author First published: 02 June 2022 https://doi.org/10.1111/jce.15584 Disclosures: None. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL No abstract is available for this article. REFERENCES 1Thomas SP, Thakkar J, Kovoor P, Thiagalingam A, Ross DL. Sedation for electrophysiological procedures. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2014; 37(6): 781- 790. 2Continuum of depth of sedation: definition of general anesthesia and levels of sedation. Anesthesia American Society of Anesthesiologists. 2019. https://www.asahq.org/standards-and-guidelines/continuum-of-depth-of-sedation-definition-of-general-anesthesia-and-levels-of-sedationanalgesia 3Simon LV, Torp KD. Laryngeal Mask Airway. StatPearls; 2022. Accessed June 4, 2022. 4Calkins H, Hindricks G, Cappato R, et al. 2017 HRS/EHRA/ECAS/APHRS/SOLAECE expert consensus statement on catheter and surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation. Heart Rhythm. 2017; 14(10): e275- e444. 5Garcia R, Waldmann V, Vanduynhoven P, et al. Worldwide sedation strategies for atrial fibrillation ablation: current status and evolution over the last decade. Europace. 2021; 23(12): 2039- 2045. 6Di Biase L, Conti S, Mohanty P, et al. General anesthesia reduces the prevalence of pulmonary vein reconnection during repeat ablation when compared with conscious sedation: results from a randomized study. Heart Rhythm. 2011; 8(3): 368- 372. 7Wasserlauf J, Knight BP, Li Z, et al. Moderate sedation reduces lab time compared to general anesthesia during cryoballoon ablation for AF without compromising safety or long-term efficacy. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2016; 39(12): 1359- 1365. 8Wasserlauf J, Kaplan RM, Walega DR, et al. Patient-reported outcomes after cryoballoon ablation are equivalent between moderate sedation and general anesthesia. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2020; 31(7): 1579- 1584. Volume33, Issue8August 2022Pages 1723-1724 ReferencesRelatedInformation