In situ needle deflection technique using a steerable introducer for site‐selective radiofrequency transseptal puncture
Abstract Transseptal puncture (TP) is a prerequisite for gaining access to the left atrium. Selection of a puncture site in the fossa ovalis can impact on catheter ablation of left atrial arrhythmias. However, TP sometimes requires a needle shape modification in vitro, which can make it difficult to...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2019-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Arrhythmia |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/joa3.12191 |