Publications by authors named "Kizuku Iitsuka"
Article Synopsis
- Radiofrequency catheter ablation is a common treatment for a heart condition called atrial flutter, with cryoablation being another option that uses cold temperatures.
- A 65-year-old man, who didn't respond to medicine for his heart issues, had a cryoablation procedure, during which doctors saw two episodes of ST-elevation, a sign of heart trouble.
- The first episode was fixed by stopping the freezing process, while the second was due to a spasm in the artery and was treated with medicine. This case shows the importance of special imaging technology (ICE) to keep procedures safe.
Article Synopsis
- The sheath-in-sheath technique involves using a 15Fr cryoballoon delivery sheath inside a larger 16Fr sheath to assist in medical procedures.
- This method is particularly effective for accessing complex iliac veins during cryoballoon ablation, a treatment for atrial fibrillation.
- It ensures safe delivery of the cryoballoon while maintaining the device's performance and avoiding any complications.