Case Report: A novel method of needle-free transseptal puncture
Chia-Chen Lee,
Chen-An Chao,
Su-Huan Chang
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundIn the era of fluoroless catheter ablation (CA), achieving a successful transseptal puncture (TSP) presents a significant challenge. We introduce a novel technique for zero-fluoroscopy and cost-effective needle-free TSP.Case summaryWe describe two cases where a GMS-1 guidewire (0.025 inch, pigtail configuration; Toray Medical Co., Ltd., Japan) was utilized for TSP. This technique was performed using either fluoroscopy or intracardiac echocardiography (ICE). The procedure was completed successfully in… Show more
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