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Heart Rhythm Society, U.S.
Imaging technique may prevent esophageal injury during ablation for atrial fibrillation
September 13th, 2006
A new imaging procedure called intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) may reduce the risk of esophageal injury in patients undergoing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published in a recent edition of Heart Rhythm. 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...
Source: Telemedicine Business Week (2006-09-13)
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