Clinical Trial: Respiratory and Haemodynamic Effects of Conscious Sedation With Dexmedetomidine for a TAVI Procedure

U.S., April 17 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07532733) titled 'Respiratory and Haemodynamic Effects of Conscious Sedation With Dexmedetomidine for a TAVI Procedure' on April 02.

Brief Summary: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is now the standard procedure for elderly patients with severe aortic stenosis. This patient group is characterised by increased frailty, multiple comorbidities and limited physiological reserve, exposing them to an increased risk of intraoperative complications.

The majority of TAVI procedures are now performed under conscious sedation, in order to limit the risks associated with general anaesthesia and to promote a faster recovery. However, this strategy ...