[Thrombus visualisation during radiofrequency catheter ablation. A case report].
We report two patients in whom thrombus formation during radiofrequency catheter ablation was detected by echocardiography. Resolution of thrombus after intravenous use of heparin was observed in both patients. Transesophageal and intracardiac echocardiography may be useful in management of this complication.
Maciag
Aleksander
A
Klinika Choroby Wieńcowej, Instytut Kardiologii, Warszawa. maciag_0@poczta.onet.pl
Szwed
Hanna
H
Pytkowski
Mariusz
M
Kraska
Alicja
A
Sterliński
Maciej
M
D000328:Adult; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D022062:Electrophysiologic Techniques, Cardiac; D005260:Female; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016343:Monitoring, Intraoperative; D017180:Tachycardia, Ventricular / Q000601:surgery; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control
D000925:Anticoagulants; D006493:Heparin