Key result
Implanting standard passive tined ventricular leads into the left ventricular epicardial veins in 3 patients with persistent left superior vena cava resulted in no procedural complications.
Why the study?
Does implanting standard passive tined ventricular leads into the left ventricular epicardial veins provide a safe and effective pacing strategy in patients with persistent left superior vena cava?
Case Report (n=3)
Does implanting standard passive tined ventricular leads into the left ventricular epicardial veins provide a safe and effective pacing strategy in patients with persistent left superior vena cava?
Implanting standard passive tined leads into the left ventricular epicardial veins is a feasible, safe, and simple alternative to right ventricular lead manipulation in patients with persistent left superior vena cava.
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Supports feasibility in persistent left superior vena cava; leaves open prospective validation of safety and efficacy.
Seow et al. (2013) conducted a case report in Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) and bradycardia (n=3). Standard passive tined ventricular leads implanted into the left ventricular epicardial veins was evaluated on Procedural complications and chronic ventricular capture threshold. Implanting standard passive tined ventricular leads into the left ventricular epicardial veins in 3 patients with persistent left superior vena cava resulted in no procedural complications.
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