Cardiac perforation complicating cardiac electrophysiology procedures: value of angiography and use of a closure device to avoid cardiac surgery

ConclusionsAngiography may be more accurate than CT in the diagnosis of CP. Angiography is easy to perform, can be done acutely, reveals active leaks and can demonstrate sealing of perforations after percutaneous lead repositioning. Utilisation of a PDA closure device may avoid the need for surgery for RV perforation.
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research