Table 3 Procedural complications
From: Minimising radiation exposure in catheter ablation of ventricular arrhythmias
All (n = 60) | Group 1 (n = 31) | Group 2 (n = 29) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Stroke/TIA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pericardial tamponade | 1 (1.7) | 0 | 1 (3.4) |
RV perforation | 1 (1.7) | 1 (3.2) | 0 |
Pneumothorax | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Hematothorax | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PSA surgery/intervention | 1 (1.7) | 1 (3.2) | 0 |
CIED lead dislocation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Overall | 3 (5) | 2 (6.4) | 1 (3.4) |