Dexmedetomidine sedation for transesophageal echocardiography during percutaneous atrial septal defect closure in adult.

Abstract

Atrial septal defect (ASD) is second common congenital heart disease that often leads to adult period. Intracardiac or transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is essential for percutaneous closure of ASD using Amplatzer septal occluder. Dexmedetomidine (DEX), which is a highly selective α2-agonist, has sedative and analgesic properties without respiratory depression in the clinical dose range. We report percutaneous closure of ASD with TEE under DEX sedation.

• Authors: Jae Wook Jung, Gwang Cheol Go, Sang Yoon Jeon, Sira Bang, Ki Hwa Lee, Yong Han Kim, Dong-Kie Kim
• Journal: Pakistan journal of medical sciences (Pak J Med Sci) Vol. 29 Issue 6 Pg. 1456-8 (Nov 2013) ISSN: 1682-024X [Print] Pakistan
• PMID: 24550975 (Publication Type: Case Reports)