Fossa ovalis radiofrequency perforation in a difficult case of conventional transseptal puncture for atrial fibrillation ablation
Articolo
Data di Pubblicazione:
2008
Citazione:
Fossa ovalis radiofrequency perforation in a difficult case of conventional transseptal puncture for atrial fibrillation ablation / C. Michela, D.R. Antonio, P. Gemma, M. Annamaria, D.P. Stefano, Z. Paolo, B. Fulvio, C. Tondo. - In: JOURNAL OF INTERVENTIONAL CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY. - ISSN 1383-875X. - 21:3(2008), pp. 249-253. [10.1007/s10840-007-9194-x]
Abstract:
A 65-year-old man was referred for atrial fibrillation ablation to our center. Routine pre-procedure transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography and cardiac computed tomography examinations showed a normal interatrial septum and fossa ovalis anatomy. Access to left atrium was initially planned using a conventional transseptal needle puncture. During the procedure, several consecutive attempts in conjunction with intracardiac echocardiography support, failed to cross the septum. The procedure was then successfully carried out using a specifically designed radiofrequency transseptal catheter.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
atrial fibrillation ablation; radiofrequency puncture; transseptal puncture; aged; atrial fibrillation; catheter ablation; heart septum; humans; male; punctures; radiography, interventional; ultrasonography, interventional; cardiology and cardiovascular medicine
Elenco autori:
C. Michela, D.R. Antonio, P. Gemma, M. Annamaria, D.P. Stefano, Z. Paolo, B. Fulvio, C. Tondo
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