Fracture and retrieval of an Achieve circular mapping catheter in and from a pulmonary vein during cryoballoon ablation for atrial fibrillation Richard.

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Fracture and retrieval of an Achieve circular mapping catheter in and from a pulmonary vein during cryoballoon ablation for atrial fibrillation Richard C. Massaro, DO, James A. Burke, MD, FACC, Gregory T. Altemose, MD, FACC, FHRS HeartRhythm Case Reports Volume 1, Issue 1, Pages 31-33 (January 2015) DOI: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2014.11.001 Copyright © 2015 Heart Rhythm Society Terms and Conditions

Figure 1 A: The fractured 20-mm Achieve catheter after removal. The shaft of the catheter appears to have separated from the distal portion. B: Photograph of the Achieve catheter with the biotome attached. HeartRhythm Case Reports 2015 1, 31-33DOI: (10.1016/j.hrcr.2014.11.001) Copyright © 2015 Heart Rhythm Society Terms and Conditions

Figure 2 Fluoroscopic image showing the biotome capturing the fractured portion of the catheter. HeartRhythm Case Reports 2015 1, 31-33DOI: (10.1016/j.hrcr.2014.11.001) Copyright © 2015 Heart Rhythm Society Terms and Conditions