Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing
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J Interv Card Electrophysiol · Jan 2010
Clinical TrialUse of a novel needle wire in patients undergoing transseptal puncture associated with severe septal tenting.
An increasing number of patients undergo left atrial ablation procedures, since several approaches have proven efficacy in the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Although transseptal catheterization was generally shown be a safe technique, it harbors the principal risk of cardiac injury. Therefore, there is a need for a safe and effective tool to enable transseptal puncture in difficult cases as well. ⋯ Additional use of a needle wire to perform transseptal puncture in a subset of patients at higher risk for complications appears safe and effective.