Cryoballoon ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in the presence of an Amplatzer Septal Occluder device
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چکیده
Cryoballoon ablation of the pulmonary veins (CAPV) has been demonstrated to be non-inferior to radiofrequency (RF) ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AFib). As CAPV requires a larger transseptal sheath than RF ablation, it can be challenging in the presence of an AmplatzerTM Septal Occluder (ASO) device. Real-time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (RT3DTEE) provides enhanced visualization of various complex cardiac defects and has revolutionized interventional procedures by guiding catheter positioning. We describe successful RT3DTEE guided transseptal puncture for CAPV of paroxysmal AFib in the presence of an ASO in a 53-year-old male. Copyright © 2016, Indian Heart Rhythm Society. Production and hosting by Elsevier B.V. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).
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دوره 16 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016