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Conditions
Interventions
The intervention is a slight modification of the present technique of
transseptal puncture. Instead of a long stiff needle we will use a flexible
guidewire with a tiny needle mounted on its distal e
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All patients that have to undergo a transseptal puncture for catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation or of an accessory left sided atrio-ventricular connection.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients who have undergone an earlier transseptal puncture.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Success of the transseptal puncture (yes/no), duration of this part of the procedure, and possible complications. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Technical issues that may have to be improved. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed