Comparison of Procedural Sedation in TEE

Remimazolam is an ultra-short acting benzodiazepine medication. Benzodiazepines are a class of drug that directly interact with gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and modifiable chloride channels through polysynaptic pathway inhibition. The anxiolytic properties of benzodiazepines make them useful as sedatives.

Standard of care usage of the intravenous anesthetic agent propofol to achieve adequate sedation conditions for the procedure.