Radiofrequency Transseptal Catheter Electrode Fracture |
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| Authors: | ASHOK J. SHAH M.D. RENEE JANES R.N. JEFFREY HOLLIDAY R.N. RANJAN THAKUR M.D. M.P.H. |
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| Affiliation: | Thoracic and Cardiovascular Institute, Sparrow Health System, Michigan State University, Lansing, Michigan |
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| Abstract: | Transseptal puncture is performed using a long needle advanced from the femoral approach. A radiofrequency catheter has been developed that delivers a short burst of radiofrequency energy and creates a micro puncture in the interatrial septum. We describe a case in which the distal radiofrequency electrode broke and became embedded in the interatrial septum. (PACE 2010; 33:e57–e58) |
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| Keywords: | transseptal catheterization radiofrequency catheter |
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