Why the study?
The study aimed to compare the safety, efficacy, and radiation exposure of ultrasound-guided axillary vein access with conventional access techniques for cardiac implantable electronic device implantation.
Does ultrasound-guided axillary vein puncture reduce radiation exposure and procedural time compared to conventional access techniques in patients undergoing cardiac device implantation?
Population
130 consecutive patients undergoing cardiac implantable electronic device implantation
Comparison
Ultrasound-guided axillary vein puncture vs subclavian and cephalic approaches
Design
Retrospective not-randomized analysis
Authors
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May support axillary access for CIED implantation; leaves open need for randomized confirmation.
Does ultrasound-guided axillary vein puncture reduce radiation exposure and procedural time compared to conventional access techniques in patients undergoing cardiac device implantation?
Ultrasound-guided axillary vein puncture is a safe and effective alternative to conventional fluoroscopy-guided access for cardiac device implantation, significantly reducing radiation exposure without prolonging procedural time.
Maffè et al. (2023) studied this question.
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