Two-dimensional real-time echocardiography via the subcostal approach can successfully visualize pacing catheter perforation of the interventricular septum.
Subcostal 2D echo may aid detection of pacing catheter septal perforation; single case leaves open need for prospective validation before clinical use.
ILICETO, S., et al. : Two‐dimensional echocardiographic recognition of a pacing catheter perforation of the interventricular septum . A case of a pacing catheter perforation of the interventricular septum is presented here. The entire catheter length was visualized by two‐dimensional real‐time echocardiography utilizing the subcostal approach; the catheter was seen entering the left ventricle through the high interventricular septum.
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