Does open-irrigated laser catheter ablation produce flow-dependent sizes of lesions?
By using an open-irrigated laser catheter augmentation of catheter flow increases lesion sizes. Lesions can be achieved also in a noncontact mode of radiation. In order to avoid unwanted effects the level of energy applied must be limited.
This study is the first to identify a critical role for lung NK cells in protecting lung from the development of cardiogenic pulmonary edema after myocardial infarction.