title: A simple and fast technique for radiofrequency-assisted perforation of the atrial septum in congenital heart disease.
abstract: Radiofrequency (RF) assisted perforation of the atrial septum was performed successfully in three infants using a 0.035" RF wire deployed through a Williams right posterior catheter. Balloon atrial septoplasty was performed over the 0.035" RF wire in two of them, shortening the procedural time.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Cardiac Diagnostic and Interventional Unit, The Hospital for Sick Children, The Labatt Family Heart Centre, University of Toronto School of Medicine, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Juan Pablo
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Sandoval
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Cardiac Diagnostic and Interventional Unit, The Hospital for Sick Children, The Labatt Family Heart Centre, University of Toronto School of Medicine, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Rajiv R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Chaturvedi
keywords: Congenital heart disease; intact atrial septum; radiofrequency perforation of interatrial septum