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  "abstract": "Background: Intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) is conventionally used as an endovascular imaging modality during electrophysiology procedures. Reports of transesophageal ICE are limited and have not included pediatric electrophysiology procedures.\n\nCase Summary: We report the first case series of transesophageal ICE (NuVision NAV) in 6 infants and young children with congenital heart disease undergoing electrophysiology studies and catheter ablation. Indications included preoperative conduction mapping and clinical arrhythmias.\n\nDiscussion: Transesophageal placement preserves the imaging advantages of ICE while avoiding large-bore venous access in small children without compromising image quality. The technique facilitates electroanatomic mapping by providing accurate delineation of the atrioventricular annulus in patients with complex congenital heart disease.\n\nTake-Home Message: Transesophageal ICE with four-dimensional multiplanar imaging provides high-quality real-time anatomical guidance for electrophysiology procedures in infants and young children with complex congenital heart disease and may offer a practical alternative to intravascular ICE when large-bore venous access is undesirable.",
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  "title": "ICE Catheter as Transesophageal Probe in Children With Congenital Heart Disease Undergoing an Electrophysiology Study",
  "title_text": "ICE Catheter as Transesophageal Probe in Children With Congenital Heart Disease Undergoing an Electrophysiology Study",
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