Heart Rhythm Society, U.S.
Imaging technique may prevent esophageal injury during ablation for atrial fibrillation
Published in Medical Imaging Law Weekly, September 12th, 2006
Researchers used ICE to provide real-time imaging of the esophagus to gauge the power, temperature and duration of the ablation, and to monitor the development of lesions and other potential complications that may result from ablation.
The study, involving 152 patients who underwent left atrial ablation for AF, is the first to identify the esophagus and monitor lesions, known as atrio-esophageal...
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