Endomyocardial biopsy: advantages of adding a posterior bend to the bioptome

Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn. 1992 Nov;27(3):228-9. doi: 10.1002/ccd.1810270315.

Abstract

A modification of the distal end of a flexible bioptome used for endomyocardial biopsy is described which facilitates the approach to the interventricular septum. Contact with the right ventricular free wall is avoided.

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy / instrumentation*
  • Echocardiography / instrumentation
  • Endocardium / pathology*
  • Equipment Design
  • Fluoroscopy / instrumentation
  • Heart Septum / pathology
  • Heart Ventricles / pathology
  • Humans
  • Myocardium / pathology*