May 1, 1990Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology
Facilitation of the Subclavian‐Introducer Technique with Contrast Venography
Key result
Contrast venography can facilitate an otherwise blind subclavian venipuncture, potentially making the subclavian-introducer technique safer for permanent pacemaker implantation.
Population
Patients requiring permanent pacemaker electrode implantation, particularly difficult cases such as those…
Comparison
Contrast venography to guide subclavian… vs Blind subclavian venipuncture
Design
Other
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Discussion
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Implication
May aid subclavian access in complex pacemaker cases; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective trials before practice change.
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Population
Patients requiring permanent pacemaker electrode implantation, particularly difficult cases such as those with prior lead implants, venous thrombosis, or anomalous venous return
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Intervention
Contrast venography to guide subclavian venipuncture
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Comparator
Blind subclavian venipuncture
The use of contrast venography can facilitate safer subclavian venous access for pacemaker implantation, particularly in complex cases.
Cite This Study
Higano et al. (1990) studied Patients requiring permanent pacemaker electrodes. Contrast venography vs. Blind subclavian venipuncture was evaluated. Contrast venography can facilitate an otherwise blind subclavian venipuncture, potentially making the subclavian-introducer technique safer for permanent pacemaker implantation.