At either end of the esophagus the ciliated epithelium gives rise to esophageal glands. The upper esophagus is derived from branchial arches 4, 5, and 6, but the derivation of the lower esophagus is ...

Navigator imaging technique in combination with 3D volume rendering in MDCT that were utilized in this study allowed detailed evaluation of the relationship between the esophagus and the LA, including ...

The proponents of changing the name from the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology (NASPE) to the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) are being vindicated by the still growing and strong ...

The left atrium is one of the four chambers of the heart, located on the left posterior side. Its primary roles are to act as a holding chamber for blood returning from the lungs and to act as a pump ...

The esophagus is a tubular, elongated organ that plays an important role in transporting food and liquids to the stomach. Several conditions can negatively affect the esophagus, including acid reflux, ...

Computed tomography of the chest with intravenous contrast is the preferred diagnostic test.6 Loss of clear delineation between the esophagus and adjacent mediastinal structures may be noted. The ...

Study incorporated data from over 25,000 patients across 30 sites and compared proactive esophageal cooling to luminal temperature monitoring during RF ablation of the left atrium. CHICAGO--(BUSINESS ...

The FDA has granted a de novo clearance to a small, vacuum-powered catheter designed to take hold of a patient’s esophagus and gently move it out of the way during cardiac ablation procedures aimed at ...

The coronary sinus (CS) refers to a collection of veins that join together to form a large blood vessel. This vein is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle of the heart. A collection ...