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This narrative review examines the rationale for anaesthesia and sedation during PFA, the mechanisms underlying pain, involuntary movement, and neuromuscular stimulation, and the implications of catheter design, waveform characteristics, and patient-related factors for peri-procedural management. Available evidence indicates that both deep sedation and general anaesthesia can provide safe and effective procedural conditions when supported by appropriate monitoring, airway rescue capability, and experienced multidisciplinary teams. Deep sedation may offer advantages in workflow, recovery, and patient-centred care, particularly for standard pulmonary vein isolation procedures using contemporary biphasic systems with reduced muscle activation, whereas general anaesthesia remains appropriate for complex procedures, patients with substantial comorbidity, or settings in which complete immobility and airway control are essential. 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