An Unusual Complication of Transseptal Puncture
oleh: Ajay Pillai, MD, Santosh K. Padala, MD, Kenneth A. Ellenbogen, MD, Jayanthi N. Koneru, MBBS
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Elsevier 2021-01-01 |
Deskripsi
The interatrial septum is a structure with complex embryological development. The true atrial septum is a circumscribed structure, and transgression outside of this area during transseptal puncture may result in entry into the extracardiac space or aorta that may result in a pericardial effusion or cardiac tamponade. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)