Abstract
Coronary sinus cannulation and placement of left ventricular (LV) leads can be difficult. Occasionally alternative approaches are required. We report the first case of a modified transseptal LV endocardial lead placement via the left axillary vein for cardiac resynchronization.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use
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Axillary Vein / surgery
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Cardiac Pacing, Artificial / methods*
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Defibrillators, Implantable
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Electrocardiography
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Endocardium / surgery*
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Heart Conduction System / pathology
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Heart Conduction System / surgery
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Heart Failure / etiology
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Heart Failure / therapy
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Heart Septum / surgery*
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Heart Ventricles / surgery
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Myocardial Ischemia / complications
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Myocardial Ischemia / therapy
Substances
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors