title: Combination of Hansen Robotic system with cryocatheter in a challenging parahisian accessory pathway ablation.
abstract: A perceived distinctive feature of cryoablation is the stability (cryoadherence) of the catheter tip during cold temperatures at the desired location, even during tachycardia. We report the case report of a young patient with a parahisian accessory pathway where stability of the ablation catheter was not achieved despite using the cryocatheter with a steerable sheath. Ultimately, stability at the desired location was achieved robotically by means of Hansen system (Hansen Medical, Mountain View, CA, USA).
authors.affiliation: Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center and Methodist Hospital Research Institute, The Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Moisés
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rodríguez-Mañero
authors.affiliation: Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center and Methodist Hospital Research Institute, The Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Schurmann
authors.affiliation: Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center and Methodist Hospital Research Institute, The Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Miguel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Valderrábano
keywords: Cryoablation; Parahisian accessory pathway; Robotic system