Key result
Cardiac implantable electronic devices can be successfully implanted in patients with persistent left superior vena cava using specialized techniques such as custom-shaped stylets and buddy wires.
Why the study?
Persistent left superior vena cava presents challenges when inserting cardiac implantable electronic device leads.
Population
Patients with persistent left superior vena cava undergoing cardiac implantable device placement
Design
Review article with case examples
Authors
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May guide CIED implantation in persistent left superior vena cava; leaves open need for prospective outcome data.
This review provides strategies and case examples for overcoming challenges during cardiac implantable electronic device lead insertion in patients with persistent left superior vena cava.
Afzal et al. (2023) conducted a review in Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) (n=4). Cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) implantation was evaluated. Cardiac implantable electronic devices can be successfully implanted in patients with persistent left superior vena cava using specialized techniques such as custom-shaped stylets and buddy wires.
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