Radiofrequency Ablation Procedural Video-Radiofrequency Ablation Procedural Video

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During the symposium, Tai Kobayashi and Elias Dayoub demonstrated a radiofrequency renal denervation (RDN) procedure, assisted by nurses Mike, Trent, and Paige. The focus was on obtaining arterial access via ultrasound and identifying renal artery branches between L1 and L2 vertebrae. The team emphasized avoiding accessory renal arteries and ensuring catheter placement accuracy using digital subtraction angiography. They detailed the use of the Medtronic Thunder Wire and a spiral catheter to treat renal artery branches without targeting areas with atherosclerosis. The procedure involved various stages, including the administration of heparin, placement and adjustment of the spiral catheter, and selective energy application using a generator-controlled remote. The demonstration highlighted careful monitoring of electrodes and patient sedation to ensure effective and safe treatment.

Keywords

radiofrequency renal denervation

ultrasound arterial access

digital subtraction angiography

Medtronic Thunder Wire

spiral catheter

patient sedation