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3-D mapping in #Farapulse procedures now even more helpful: Ensite X v 3.0.2. with enhanced visualization of the pentaspline catheter. Abbott Cardiovascular BostonSci Cardiology AGEP Young DGK Christian Sohns El Hamriti Mustapha Vanessa Sciacca

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Christian-H. Heeger2 years ago

@AbbottCardio @BSCCardiology @AGEP_DGK @YoungDgk @chris_sohns @melhamriti @VanessaSciacca_ Wow! Looks great!

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Dennis Höwel2 years ago

@AbbottCardio @BSCCardiology @AGEP_DGK @YoungDgk @chris_sohns @melhamriti @VanessaSciacca_ How cool is that !

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Bart Mulder2 years ago

@AbbottCardio @BSCCardiology @AGEP_DGK @YoungDgk @chris_sohns @melhamriti @VanessaSciacca_ Nice!

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Brandon Christian2 years ago

@AbbottCardio @BSCCardiology @AGEP_DGK @YoungDgk @chris_sohns @melhamriti @VanessaSciacca_ That’s awesome stuff!

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Andreas Müssigbrodt2 years ago

@AbbottCardio @BSCCardiology @AGEP_DGK @YoungDgk @chris_sohns @melhamriti @VanessaSciacca_ Great concept that deals w the lack of a mapping system w the Farapulse cath. I’m also impressed by your negotiation skills (it normally would double the procedure costs) and by the map stability (?). Map shifts? Cath visualization w impedance, not magnetically?

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Philipp Sommer2 years ago

@AbbottCardio @BSCCardiology @AGEP_DGK @YoungDgk @chris_sohns @melhamriti @VanessaSciacca_ Yes- Impedance based. Having 3D improves reimbursement- still too expensive, I agree. Still good for the treatment quality- in my experience.

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アブレーションの情報を収集するアカウント2 years ago

@AbbottCardio @BSCCardiology @AGEP_DGK @YoungDgk @chris_sohns @melhamriti @VanessaSciacca_ FarapulseをEnSiteXで表示してます。インピーダンスベースのようです。

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