Why the study?
Is contralateral transvenous lead placement with subcutaneous, pre-sternal tunnelling feasible in patients with chronically implanted rhythm devices and ipsilateral subclavian vein occlusion?
Is contralateral transvenous lead placement with subcutaneous, pre-sternal tunnelling feasible in patients with chronically implanted rhythm devices and ipsilateral subclavian vein occlusion?
Contralateral transvenous lead placement with subcutaneous, pre-sternal tunnelling is a feasible approach for patients with ipsilateral subclavian vein occlusion requiring lead revision or addition.
May offer an alternative for lead revision in subclavian occlusion; leaves open long-term safety and comparative efficacy.
Contralateral transvenous lead implantation with subcutaneous, pre-sternal TUN appears to be a feasible option in selected patients with an implanted rhythm device and ipsilateral subclavian vein occlusion.
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