Transcatheter electrosurgery:an emerging interventional technology in cardiac disease
10.3969/j.issn.1004-8812.2025.02.006
- VernacularTitle:经导管电外科治疗:新兴的心脏病介入技术
- Author:
Jing YAO
1
;
Xing-hui SHAO
Author Information
1. 首都医科大学附属北京安贞医院心内科,北京 100029
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Transcatheter electrosurgery;
Structural heart disease;
Radiofrequency energy;
Catheter intervention;
Minimally invasive surgery
- From:
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology
2025;33(2):101-105
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Transcatheter electrosurgery has emerged as an innovative interventional technique for treating structural heart disease in recent years.This technology utilizes radiofrequency energy delivered through catheter systems to perform puncture,cutting,or ablation of cardiovascular tissues,providing new treatment options for patients with complex structural heart disease.The technique has evolved from simple valve perforation to sophisticated valve modifications,developing various innovative procedures to address key clinical challenges in interventional treatment.The basic principle involves using radiofrequency energy to heat and vaporize target tissues while minimizing damage to surrounding structures.This review comprehensively discusses the fundamental principles,technical characteristics,clinical applications,and future prospects of transcatheter electrosurgery.Current applications include recanalization of occlusive lesions,intracardiac chamber access,and tissue modification for structural interventions.While showing promising results in various complex cases,the technology still faces challenges such as the learning curve and the need for specialized equipment.As the field continues to develop,transcatheter electrosurgery is expected to play an increasingly important role in structural heart interventions,though more long-term data is needed to fully evaluate its safety and efficacy.
