1. Picking the Locked Door
- Author
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Noel Fitzpatrick, MB, MSc, John Keaney, MD, Edward Keelan, MB, Kevin P. Walsh, MD, and Gábor Széplaki, PhD
- Subjects
atrial arrhythmia ,catheter ablation ,heart atria ,Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system ,RC666-701 - Abstract
The management of atrial septal defects (ASDs) has been revolutionized by the advent of percutaneous transvenous occlusion devices. This case series describes techniques required to perform a transeptal puncture safely and effectively in patients postimplantation of an atrial septal defect occluder to facilitate catheter ablation of atrial arrhythmias. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)
- Published
- 2023
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