A novel hybrid transcatheter ablation system that combines radiofrequency and cryoenergy

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

Volumn 19, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 188-193

  Khairy, Paul ^a   Cartier, Catherine ^a   Chauvet, Patrick ^a   Tanguay, Jean François ^a   Siméon, Bertin ^a   Lalonde, Jean Pierre ^a   Dubuc, Marc ^a  

^a MONTREAL HEART INSTITUTE   (Canada)

Author keywords

Cryoablation; Cryoenergy; Irrigated radiofrequency ablation; Radiofrequency ablation; Thrombus

Indexed keywords

ANIMAL EXPERIMENT; ANIMAL MODEL; ANIMAL TISSUE; ARTICLE; CATHETER; CATHETER ABLATION; CONTROLLED STUDY; CRYOABLATION; DOG; ELECTRODE; HEART INJURY; HEART LEFT VENTRICLE; HEART RIGHT ATRIUM; HEART RIGHT VENTRICLE; NONHUMAN; PRIORITY JOURNAL; RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION; THROMBOGENESIS;

ANIMALS; CATHETER ABLATION; CRYOSURGERY; DOGS; EQUIPMENT DESIGN; MYOCARDIUM;

EID: 38849134078     PISSN: 10453873     EISSN: 15408167     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2007.00997.x     Document Type: Article

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