Epicardial Cardiac Ablation Using Laser Energy
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1532/hsf.302Abstract
We describe epicardial ablation using a new device that utilizes 980 nm wavelength laser energy. The device can be used in both open and minimally invasive approaches and should make ablation therapy safe, effective, and easy to use.References
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