Why the study?
Does nontraditional surgical placement of ICD leads (pericardial or transatrial) provide effective defibrillation thresholds and low procedural risk in patients with limited venous access?
Does nontraditional surgical placement of ICD leads (pericardial or transatrial) provide effective defibrillation thresholds and low procedural risk in patients with limited venous access?
Nontraditional surgical approaches for ICD lead placement, such as pericardial or transatrial, are viable and safe alternatives for patients lacking transvenous access.
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May support alternatives for patients lacking venous access; leaves open need for prospective validation.
Cannon et al. (2006) studied this question.
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