ST-segment elevation during transseptal puncture: A case report of a severe procedural complication
Although complications during transseptal puncture are uncommon, they can be lifethreatening; ST-segment deviations can arise from different etiologies, including coronary artery spasm, air embolism and the Bezold-Jarisch reflex; Differentiating between ST-segment deviation mechanisms is crucial, as treatment strategies differ.
Authors
- Benno Rensing
- Jippe C. Balt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7880-3730)
- Marisa van der Graaf (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6935-3985)
- Lucas V.A. Boersma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4591-4220)
- Isabelle N. Bax
Institutions
- St. Antonius Ziekenhuis (NL)
- Amsterdam University Medical Centers (NL)
- Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- HeartRhythm Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-10-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrcr.2025.10.015
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00