Program Description

This webcast features the debate session All Transseptal Catheterizations Should be Guided by Intracardiac Echocardiography from the Heart Rhythm 2008 Annual Scientific Sessions.

Faculty Information

Chair

Martin C. Burke, DO, CCDS
University of Chicago Hospital
Chicago, IL

Faculty

Emile G. Daoud, MD
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Alan Cheng, MD
Johns Hospitals University School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD

Faculty Disclosures (PDF 12KB)

Target Audience

• Cardiac Electrophysiologists
• Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellows
• Physician Assistants
• Nurses

Learning Objectives

• Identify one advantage and disadvantage of an Echocardiography guided transseptal puncture
• Identify one advantage and disadvantage of an Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) guided transseptal puncture
• Determine the role of ICE during transseptal catheterization

Disclaimer

The Society makes no representation or warranty as to the truth, originality, or accuracy of the information presented at this webcast or in materials distributed in connection with them. Nor are the views expressed by the individual speakers necessarily the views of the Society. The Heart Rhythm Society supports the ACCME’s policy on evidence-based content and encourages faculty to adhere to these standards when planning a presentation.

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All Transseptal Catheterizations Should be Guided by Intracardiac Echocardiography