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Visualizing Intramyocardial Steam Formation with a Radiofrequency Ablation Catheter Incorporating Near‐Field Ultrasound

Matthew Wright, Erik Harks, S. Deladi, Steven Fokkenrood, Fei Zuo, Anneke van Dusschoten, Alexander F. Kolen, H.J.W. Belt, Frédéric Sacher, Mélèze Hocini,

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology · 2013 · 33 citations · 15 references

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Abstract

Integrated US in an RF ablation catheter is able to visualize gas formation intramyocardially several seconds prior to a steam pop occurring. This technology may help prevent complications arising from steam pops.

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