An Unusual Complication of Transseptal Puncture
Ajay Pillai1, Santosh K Padala1, Kenneth A Ellenbogen1
1Division of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
JACC. Case Reports
|July 28, 2021
Summary
Transseptal puncture requires careful navigation of the interatrial septum. Exceeding the true atrial septum boundaries risks serious cardiac complications like pericardial effusion.
Area of Science:
- Cardiac anatomy
- Embryology
- Interventional cardiology
Background:
- The interatrial septum's complex embryological development influences its anatomical boundaries.
- Accurate navigation during transseptal procedures is crucial for patient safety.
Keywords:
IAS, interatrial septumSVC, superior vena cavaatrial fibrillationcomplicationelectrophysiologypericardial effusionMore Related Videos
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