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Following an atrial fibrillation procedure, while still in the procedure room, a coronary sinus perforation occurred.Following rf ablation, an ultrasound revealed a pericardial effusion.A pericardiocentesis was performed and after the drain was placed the effusion did not top.An emergency sternotomy was performed and the effusion was resolved.It was noted during the sternotomy, while performing an ultrasound, that the patient's coronary sinus had been perforated distally.The patient is currently in stable condition.The decapolar inquiry catheter had been placed into the coronary sinus without difficulty.There were no performance issues with any abbott devices.
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