Transeptal catheterization is a safe and rapid cardiac procedure. This study of 207 patients shows its utility in various heart conditions with minimal complications.
Area of Science:
Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology
Cardiac Catheterization
Background:
Transeptal catheterization is a critical technique for accessing the left heart chambers.
Its application spans various cardiovascular conditions, necessitating an evaluation of its safety and efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
To report the experience with 207 consecutive transeptal catheterizations.
To assess the safety, success rate, and procedural time of transeptal catheterization in diverse patient groups.
Main Methods:
Retrospective review of 207 consecutive transeptal catheterizations.
Data collection included patient demographics, indications, procedural outcomes, and complications.
Main Results:
Successful transeptal catheterization was achieved in 187 out of 207 patients (90.3%).
The procedure was performed in patients with aortic valve disease, mitral valve disease, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, and for prosthetic valve assessment.
Mean procedure time was 9.7 ± 4.6 minutes, with no reported deaths, 2 major, and 4 minor complications.
Conclusions:
Transeptal catheterization is a valuable and safe interventional technique.
In experienced hands, the procedure is rapid and associated with a low complication rate.