Avoiding Urinary Catheterization in Patients Undergoing Atrial Fibrillation Catheter Ablation.

Journal: Journal of atrial fibrillation
Published Date: Dec 31, 2019

Abstract

PURPOSE: Indwelling urinary catheters are commonly inserted when administering general anesthesia. However, there are significant risks to routine IUC insertion. We compared urinary and other outcomes in a population of patients undergoing atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation with or without IUC.

Authors

  • Andrew B Lehman
    Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.
  • Asim S Ahmed
    St Vincent Medical Group, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Indianapolis, IN.
  • Parin J Patel
    St Vincent Medical Group, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Indianapolis, IN.

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