Radiofrequency transseptal catheter electrode fracture.
Transseptal puncture is performed using a long needle advanced from the femoral approach. A radiofrequency catheter has been developed that delivers a short burst of radiofrequency energy and creates a micro puncture in the interatrial septum. We describe a case in which the distal radiofrequency electrode broke and became embedded in the interatrial septum.
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Institute, Sparrow Health System, Michigan State University, Lansing, Michigan 48910, USA.
Ashok J
AJ
Shah
Renee
R
Janes
Jeffrey
J
Holliday
Ranjan
R
Thakur
D000368:Aged; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000628:therapy*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006346:Heart Septum / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male