A Safe,Simple Technique for Transseptal Catheterization |
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| Authors: | Michael C. Giudici M.D. Steven R. Mickelsen M.D. Prashant D. Bhave M.D. Roque B. Arteaga M.D. Omer J. Iqbal M.D. |
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| Affiliation: | Division of Cardiology, University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City, Iowa |
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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. |
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| Keywords: | ablation transseptal catheterization |
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