Cardiothoracic & vascular anesthesia

Perioperative Considerations for Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Ablative Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation

AnesthesiologyPublished Narrative review

Study context

Population
Patients undergoing transcatheter endovascular ablation for AF

Main finding

As reported in the abstract

  • Preoperative evaluation (comorbidities, anticoagulation management, antiarrhythmic medication) is of vital importance
  • Understanding intraoperative considerations and potential complications is imperative to optimizing patient outcomes

Original publication

Perioperative Considerations for Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Ablative Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation. Anesthesiology. Published 24 October 2025. doi:10.1097/aln.0000000000005708

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