Comparison of Midazolam and Dexmedetomidine when Combined with Fentanyl for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease

Abstract

Background and Aim: Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) is increasingly being performed for management of peripheral artery disease. Patients undergoing PTA experience significant intraoperative and post operative pain. This study compared the anaesthetic efficacy of dexmedetomidine and midazolam, when combined with fentanyl in patients undergoing PTA