VersaCross radiofrequency system reduces time to left atrial access versus conventional mechanical needle.
Taku InoharaThomas GilhoferChristina LuongMichael TsangJacqueline SawPublished in: Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing (2021)
Combining a starter wire, transseptal needle and exchange guidewire in the VersaCross RF system enabled faster LA access, which potentially leads to efficient workflow. Further investigation with larger sample size is warranted to corroborate our findings.