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Figure 4 Pressure Tracing From Transseptal Needle During Transseptal Catheterization
Right atrial (RA) pressure wave form becomes blunted (BP) as the needle engages the septum. After the needle passes through the septum, a left atrial (LA) pressure wave form is seen.
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