Transient Ischemic Attack Due to Delamination of a Steerable Guiding Sheath: A Potential Complication During Atrial Fibrillation Ablation

Scritto il 15/10/2026
da Hafez Golzarian

J Innov Card Rhythm Manag. 2026 Sep 15;17(9):6854-6856. doi: 10.19102/icrm.2026.17093. eCollection 2026 Sep.

ABSTRACT

We report a case of transient ischemic attack due to a thromboembolic event secondary to delamination of the steerable guiding sheath, CARTO VIZIGO™ (J&J MedTech, New Brunswick, NJ, USA), indicating a device deficiency in structural integrity. This case illustrates an unforeseen device-related complication, emphasizing the importance of heightened vigilance for this potential complication during catheter ablations incorporating this sheath.

PMID:42877882 | PMC:PMC13668052 | DOI:10.19102/icrm.2026.17093