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World J Clin Cases. Oct 26, 2023; 11(30): 7393-7397
Published online Oct 26, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i30.7393
Lead helix winding tricuspid chordae tendineae: A case report
Teng-Fei Liu, Chun-Hua Ding
Teng-Fei Liu, Chun-Hua Ding, Cardiac Department, Aerospace Center Hospital, Peking University Aerospace School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing 100049, China
Author contributions: Liu TF contributed to manuscript writing, editing, and data collection; Ding CH contributed to the conceptualization and supervision; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Chun-Hua Ding, MD, PhD, Chief Physician, Director, Cardiac Department, Aerospace Center Hospital, Peking University Aerospace School of Clinical Medicine, No. 15 Yuquan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100049, China. dingmd@gmail.com
Received: June 24, 2023
Peer-review started: June 24, 2023
First decision: August 9, 2023
Revised: September 7, 2023
Accepted: September 11, 2023
Article in press: September 11, 2023
Published online: October 26, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Radiofrequency ablation can be used to separate the lead helix from a wrapped chordae tendineae. This method helped our patient avoid a surgical procedure. The innovation of this novel technique is its use of a high concentration of saline (10% NaCl) to reduce impedance.