ENDOMYOCARDIAL BIOPSY–A NOVEL TECHNIQUE THROUGH FEMORAL APPROACH

Abstract

The technique of Endomyocardial biopsy
was first described in 19741. It is an established
invasive clinical tool used for surveillance of
cardiac allograft rejection and, to a lesser extent,
in the evaluation of dilated and restrictive
cardiomyopathies2. It is usually performed
through right internal jugular approach.
However, with the advent of long flexible
bioptome, femoral approach can also be
employed. Here, we report a case of
endomyocardial biopsy, performed through
femoral approach.