I came across a study in the October '04 Polish Heart Journal that to date, I've not heard anyone speak of. It involves the use of micrcoils, (which I gather is polyvinyl alcohol foam) as opposed to liquid alcohol for ablation of septal hypertrophy. Granted, the study is very small and follow-up is over a short time period. However, the method seems grounded in common sense. Such an approach would avoid the flow of alcohol to unwanted areas and therefore may reduce if not eliminate complications that could lead to the need for permanent pacing as well as several other very dangerous outcomes often associated with alcohol/ethanol ablation leakage. While gradient reductions do not appear equal to those achieved via myectomy they are nonetheless worthwhile.
I'd be interested in any feedback or knowledge that anyone has on what looks be, if nothing else, an extraordinarily creative idea. Link follows:
http://www.kardiologiapolska.pl/arch...pg=350&lang=en
I'd be interested in any feedback or knowledge that anyone has on what looks be, if nothing else, an extraordinarily creative idea. Link follows:
http://www.kardiologiapolska.pl/arch...pg=350&lang=en
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