Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Cardiac Catheterization I: Pre-Procedure Overview01:28

Cardiac Catheterization I: Pre-Procedure Overview

3.0K
Cardiac catheterization is an invasive diagnostic technique used to identify and evaluate structural and functional diseases of the heart and major blood vessels. This technique diagnoses congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, and coronary spasms and assesses ventricular function. It helps guide treatment decisions, including the need for revascularization procedures like percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and...
3.0K
Cardiac Catheterization II: Right Heart Catheterization01:21

Cardiac Catheterization II: Right Heart Catheterization

2.1K
Right Heart Catheterization: An OverviewRight heart catheterization is an invasive diagnostic procedure that measures right-sided cardiac and pulmonary artery pressures, calculates cardiac output, and identifies intracardiac shunts. It provides detailed hemodynamic data essential for diagnosing and managing various cardiovascular conditions, such as pulmonary hypertension.Access SitesCommon access sites for right heart catheterization include the internal jugular vein in the neck region, the...
2.1K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Feasibility of combining additional interventions to facilitate hemodynamics during Transcatheter Fontan procedure without prior surgical preparation.

Annals of pediatric cardiology·2026
Same authorSame journal

Non-surgical management of post-Ross left ventricular pseudoaneurysm assisted by virtual reality imaging.

Annals of pediatric cardiology·2026
Same author

Incidence and Predictors of Stent Thrombosis Following Transcatheter Sinus Venosus Defect Closure.

Pediatric cardiology·2026
Same author

Utility of virtual reality imaging to guide complex structural cardiac interventions: A randomized controlled trial.

Annals of pediatric cardiology·2026
Same author

Does Presence of Bilateral Superior Vena Cava Impact Transcatheter Closure of Sinus Venosus Defects?

Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions·2026
Same author

International Experience of Transcatheter Sinus Venosus Defect Closure in Children and Adolescents.

Pediatric cardiology·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 17, 2026

Echocardiographic Evaluation of Atrial Communications before Transcatheter Closure
07:41

Echocardiographic Evaluation of Atrial Communications before Transcatheter Closure

Published on: February 8, 2022

4.6K

Atrial septal stenting - How I do it?

Kothandam Sivakumar1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Cardiology, The Madras Medical Mission, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Annals of Pediatric Cardiology
|February 17, 2015
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Atrial septal stenting offers a controlled method for creating atrial communication in heart defects, superior to balloon or blade septostomy. This review details techniques for safe stenting, emphasizing tailored communication size for optimal patient outcomes.

Keywords:
Atrial septal stentbutterfly stentdog-bone stentstent embolizationtrans-septal puncture

More Related Videos

Reduction of Iatrogenic Atrial Septal Defects with an Anterior and Inferior Transseptal Puncture Site when Operating the Cryoballoon Ablation Catheter
08:00

Reduction of Iatrogenic Atrial Septal Defects with an Anterior and Inferior Transseptal Puncture Site when Operating the Cryoballoon Ablation Catheter

Published on: June 15, 2015

14.7K
Use of a Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device/Left Atrium to Femoral Artery Bypass System for Cardiogenic Shock
07:39

Use of a Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device/Left Atrium to Femoral Artery Bypass System for Cardiogenic Shock

Published on: August 16, 2021

4.3K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 17, 2026

Echocardiographic Evaluation of Atrial Communications before Transcatheter Closure
07:41

Echocardiographic Evaluation of Atrial Communications before Transcatheter Closure

Published on: February 8, 2022

4.6K
Reduction of Iatrogenic Atrial Septal Defects with an Anterior and Inferior Transseptal Puncture Site when Operating the Cryoballoon Ablation Catheter
08:00

Reduction of Iatrogenic Atrial Septal Defects with an Anterior and Inferior Transseptal Puncture Site when Operating the Cryoballoon Ablation Catheter

Published on: June 15, 2015

14.7K
Use of a Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device/Left Atrium to Femoral Artery Bypass System for Cardiogenic Shock
07:39

Use of a Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device/Left Atrium to Femoral Artery Bypass System for Cardiogenic Shock

Published on: August 16, 2021

4.3K

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Congenital Heart Disease

Background:

  • Maintaining adequate hemodynamics is crucial in specific congenital and acquired heart defects.
  • Atrial communication is essential for managing these hemodynamic challenges.
  • Existing methods like balloon or blade septostomy have limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide technical guidance for safe and effective atrial septal stenting.
  • To highlight the advantages of atrial septal stenting over other septostomy techniques.
  • To emphasize the importance of tailoring atrial communication size to specific indications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of technical aspects of atrial septal stenting.
  • Discussion of the Brockenbrough needle septal puncture technique for stent placement.
  • Analysis of risks associated with stent deployment in specific atrial morphologies.

Main Results:

  • Atrial septal stenting provides a controlled, predictable, and durable atrial communication.
  • A prior Brockenbrough needle septal puncture is often required for stable stent positioning.
  • Deployment across dilated oval foramen or tunnelled foramen increases embolization risk.

Conclusions:

  • Atrial septal stenting is a valuable technique for creating atrial communication.
  • Careful patient selection and technical execution are vital for safety and efficacy.
  • Tailoring the communication size based on clinical indication is critical for successful outcomes.