Transseptal Cases

Case Study

A Novel Way of Managing an Aortic Root Perforation at Transseptal Puncture

09/07/2015

Kevin A. Michael, MBChB, MD, Damian P. Redfearn, MD, Adrian M. Baranchuk, MD, Rob G. Dhillon^*, MD, Benedict M. Glover, MD, Heart Rhythm Service, Queen`s University, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario; ^*Imaging Services, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario

Kevin A. Michael, MBChB, MD, Damian P...

This case illustrates an inadvertent puncture into the aortic root at transseptal puncture, including measures that can be taken to avoid a residual aorto-atrial shunt and possible need for surgical repair.

This case illustrates an...

09/07/2015

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