Why the study?
While ultrasound-guided axillary vein access is established for lead implantation, data on using portable handheld ultrasound devices in this setting are lacking.
Pocket-sized handheld ultrasound devices can be utilized for guiding axillary vein access during the implantation of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices.
Handheld ultrasound may aid axillary access during CIED implantation; leaves open need for comparative trials before wider adoption.
While ultrasound assistance for accessing the axillary vein has been established as a reliable method for cardiac pacemaker and cardioverter-defibrillator leads implantation, there is a lack of information regarding the utilization of portable handheld ultrasound devices within this context. We describe our experience with the systematic use of a pocket-sized handheld ultrasound device during the implantation of transvenous cardiovascular implantable electronic devices.
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