December 20, 2006Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
Challenges and Solutions for Difficult Implantations of CRT Devices: The Role of New Technology and Techniques
Key result
Newer techniques like magnetic navigation and CT guidance may improve CRT implantation safety and success.
Why the study?
What are the newer techniques and technologies available to optimize left ventricular lead implantation success in patients undergoing cardiac resynchronization therapy?
Population
Heart failure patients selected for cardiac resynchronization therapy requiring left ventricular lead…
Design
Review
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Implication
May facilitate complex CRT lead placement; leaves open need for randomized outcome trials.
Structured PICO
What are the newer techniques and technologies available to optimize left ventricular lead implantation success in patients undergoing cardiac resynchronization therapy?
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Population
Heart failure patients selected for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) requiring left ventricular (LV) lead implantation
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Intervention
Newer techniques and technologies for LV lead implantation (including magnetic wire navigation using Stereotaxis™, endoscopic, CT-guided approaches, and pericardial puncture for epicardial LV lead placement)
Advanced techniques such as magnetic wire navigation, CT guidance, and epicardial approaches can help overcome challenges in difficult left ventricular lead implantations for CRT.
Cite This Study
Shepard et al. (2006) conducted a review in Heart failure. Newer techniques and technologies for CRT implantation was evaluated. Newer techniques and technologies, including magnetic wire navigation and CT-guided approaches, may help make cardiac resynchronization therapy device implantation safer, faster, and more successful.