Why the study?
Does mechanical esophageal deflection using a transesophageal echocardiography probe prevent esophageal damage during ablation of atrial fibrillation?
Does mechanical esophageal deflection using a transesophageal echocardiography probe prevent esophageal damage during ablation of atrial fibrillation?
Mechanical esophageal deflection using a transesophageal echocardiography probe is a feasible technique to move the esophagus away from critical ablation sites during atrial fibrillation ablation, potentially reducing the risk of esophageal injury.
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Should not yet change practice for esophageal protection; leaves open efficacy in prospective trials.
Herweg et al. (2006) studied this question.
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