right atrial catheter

an indwelling IV catheter inserted centrally or peripherally and threaded into the superior vena cava and right atrium.

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2) In general, the right atrial catheter tip is best placed at or just below the junction of the superior vena cava and right atrium.

Stroke due to migration of a hemodialysis catheter across the atrial septum

Due to lack of central venous access, a direct right atrial catheter was inserted at surgery for monitoring and to give parenteral nutrition of intralipid and glucose-amino acid solution.

Methylene blue for diagnosis of displaced atrial lines

The study demonstrated that the addition of right atrial catheter ablation to a regimen of previously ineffective antiarrhythmic drugs (AADs) yields a significant reduction in the frequency, duration and severity of AF episodes and symptoms.

Cardima Meets with FDA Regarding Revelation TX PMA

Nasdaq SC: CRDM), today announced data from the REVELATION Tx(R) Phase III trial was published in an article entitled "Hybrid Therapy with Right Atrial Catheter Ablation and Previously Ineffective Antiarrhythmic Drugs for the Management of Atrial Fibrillation" in the April 29, 2005 issue of the Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology, Vol.

Cardima's REVELATION Tx Data Published in the Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology