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Enhanced transseptal puncture technique utilizing modified intracardiac echocardiography and ablation catheter guidance

  • By

  • Pan Hou

  • Jiayu Dai

  • Rong Wang

  • Li Liu

  • Feng Lin

  • Lewei He

  • Shifang Ding

  • Qing Lu

  • December 23, 2025

  • 0 min

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    Transseptal puncture (TSP) is essential in interventional cardiology for various procedures, including left atrial arrhythmia ablation.

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    Traditional TSP relies on X-ray guidance, which increases radiation exposure and demands high anatomical knowledge from operators.

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    Modified ICE-guided TSP utilizes an ablation catheter for real-time visualization, enhancing safety and success rates in complex cases.

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    The study employed a single-center, non-randomized controlled observational design, focusing on patients eligible for AF ablation.

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    The modified technique integrates 2D ultrasound and 3D modeling, allowing precise puncture site selection and improved procedural outcomes.

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Enhanced transseptal puncture technique utilizing modified intracardiac echocardiography and ablation catheter guidance

  • by Pan Hou, Jiayu Dai, Rong Wang, Li Liu, Feng Lin, Lewei He, Shifang Ding, Qing Lu

  • December 23, 2025

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