Novel trans-septal approach using a Safe Sept J-shaped guidewire in difficult left atrial access during atrial fibrillation ablation

Europace. 2009 May;11(5):657-9. doi: 10.1093/europace/eup089. Epub 2009 Apr 10.

Abstract

Nowadays, trans-septal (TS) puncture is a relatively safe and straightforward procedure in experienced hands. However, in the presence of a thick, aneurysmatic or extremely elastic fossa ovalis crossing the septum might be challenging. We here describe the use of a novel guidewire that permits easy and safe 'over the wire' TS access during atrial fibrillation ablation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Atrial Fibrillation / surgery*
  • Atrial Septum*
  • Catheter Ablation / instrumentation*
  • Catheter Ablation / methods*
  • Heart Atria / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged