A pilot analysis of the association between types of conscious sedation drugs and outcomes in transfemoral aortic valve replacement performed without general anesthesia

摘要

ObjectiveThe types of agents used for monitored anesthesia care (MAC) and their possible differential effects on outcomes have received less study despite increased use over general anesthesia (GA) in transfemoral aortic valve replacements (TAVRs). In this pilot analysis of patients undergoing TAVR using MAC, we described the anesthetic agents used and sought to investigate the possible association of anesthetic agent choice with outcomes, and the extent to which total weight and time-adjusted doses of anesthetics declined with increasing 10-year age-increments.