Why the study?
Is the supraclavicular approach of the subclavian vein puncture feasible and safe for overcoming ipsilateral chronic subclavian vein obstruction during pacemaker-ICD lead revision or upgrading?
Is the supraclavicular approach of the subclavian vein puncture feasible and safe for overcoming ipsilateral chronic subclavian vein obstruction during pacemaker-ICD lead revision or upgrading?
The supraclavicular approach provides a feasible and safe alternative for venous access in patients with ipsilateral chronic subclavian vein obstruction requiring device revision or upgrading.
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May offer alternative access in occluded subclavian veins during device revision; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Antonelli et al. (2010) studied this question.
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