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A Simplified Stepwise Approach to Echo Guidance during Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair
Published on: October 16, 2021
Use of the Seldinger type movement over a J-shaped stylet for left ventricular vent insertion
Lucas H A Sanders1, Weiwen Chen, Jacques P A M Schönberger
1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands. lucmedi@hotmail.com
Abstract:
Access through the right superior pulmonary vein is a commonly used route for left ventricular vent insertion. Complex reshaping of the stylet and vent into a certain position or external guidance do not guarantee successful placement. In this article we describe a modified technique where the stylet sets up the position to allow consistent atraumatic advancement of the catheter across the mitral valve.
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