Abstract:Introduction Radiofrequency (RF) is the preferred thermal energy used in
electrophysiology. RF catheter must deliver the energy close to
arrhythmia foci. A new method to deliver RF to deeper locations using a
pacemaker lead is explored. Methods A Medtronic 3830 lead screwed in
chicken breasts delivered 50 watts RF energy in three methods: A) direct
fashion (RF catheter touching the proximal end of the 3830 lead, acting
as an extension of RF catheter), or B) 3830 lead as a return patch (RF
delivered in the bath… Show more
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