Strategies to minimize the risk of esophageal injury during catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation.
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Bahnson, TD
Published in: Pacing Clin Electrophysiol
February 2009
Esophageal injury is a rare but serious complication of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation using radiofrequency energy. Recent studies have begun to identify variables that may determine heat transfer to and thermal injury of the esophagus. There is significant variability in the relationship between the esophagus and left atrium among individuals. New imaging techniques can facilitate assessment of esophagus position relative to intended ablation targets. Strategies to minimize the risk of esophageal injury include avoidance of ablation near the esophagus, titration of RF energy delivery at the posterior left atrial endocardium, and the use of alternative ablation methods.
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Pacing Clin Electrophysiol
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1540-8159
Publication Date
February 2009
Volume
32
Issue
2
Start / End Page
248 / 260
Location
United States
Related Subject Headings
- Wounds, Penetrating
- Surgery, Computer-Assisted
- Humans
- Esophagus
- Catheter Ablation
- Cardiovascular System & Hematology
- Atrial Fibrillation
- 3202 Clinical sciences
- 3201 Cardiovascular medicine and haematology
- 1103 Clinical Sciences
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Bahnson, T. D. (2009). Strategies to minimize the risk of esophageal injury during catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol, 32(2), 248–260. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-8159.2008.02210.x
Bahnson, Tristram D. “Strategies to minimize the risk of esophageal injury during catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation.” Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 32, no. 2 (February 2009): 248–60. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-8159.2008.02210.x.
Bahnson TD. Strategies to minimize the risk of esophageal injury during catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2009 Feb;32(2):248–60.
Bahnson, Tristram D. “Strategies to minimize the risk of esophageal injury during catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation.” Pacing Clin Electrophysiol, vol. 32, no. 2, Feb. 2009, pp. 248–60. Pubmed, doi:10.1111/j.1540-8159.2008.02210.x.
Bahnson TD. Strategies to minimize the risk of esophageal injury during catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2009 Feb;32(2):248–260.
Published In
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol
DOI
EISSN
1540-8159
Publication Date
February 2009
Volume
32
Issue
2
Start / End Page
248 / 260
Location
United States
Related Subject Headings
- Wounds, Penetrating
- Surgery, Computer-Assisted
- Humans
- Esophagus
- Catheter Ablation
- Cardiovascular System & Hematology
- Atrial Fibrillation
- 3202 Clinical sciences
- 3201 Cardiovascular medicine and haematology
- 1103 Clinical Sciences