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A safe, simple technique for transseptal catheterization
Journal article   Peer reviewed

A safe, simple technique for transseptal catheterization

Michael C Giudici, Steven R Mickelsen, Prashant D Bhave, Roque B Arteaga and Omer J Iqbal
Pacing and clinical electrophysiology, Vol.38(3), pp.295-296
03/2015
DOI: 10.1111/pace.12576
PMID: 25599594

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Abstract

Transseptal catheterization is required for atrial fibrillation ablation and many ablations for atrial tachycardias, left atrial flutters, and accessory pathways. Using a Brockenbrough needle or other specialized device adds time, expense, and risk of potential complications such as atrial or aortic perforation, pericardial effusion, and tamponade to these procedures. We present a simple, low-risk technique for transseptal catheterization.
Humans Middle Aged Catheter Ablation Male Treatment Outcome Atrial Fibrillation - physiopathology Atrial Fibrillation - surgery Atrial Flutter - physiopathology Accessory Atrioventricular Bundle - physiopathology Time Factors Cardiac Catheterization - methods Aged, 80 and over Adult Female Aged Heart Septum - surgery Accessory Atrioventricular Bundle - surgery Atrial Flutter - surgery

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