Left ventricular endocardial lead placement using a modified transseptal approach

J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2004 Feb;15(2):234-6. doi: 10.1046/j.1540-8167.2004.03431.x.

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

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Axillary Vein / surgery
  • Cardiac Pacing, Artificial / methods*
  • Defibrillators, Implantable
  • Electrocardiography
  • Endocardium / surgery*
  • Heart Conduction System / pathology
  • Heart Conduction System / surgery
  • Heart Failure / etiology
  • Heart Failure / therapy
  • Heart Septum / surgery*
  • Heart Ventricles / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Ischemia / complications
  • Myocardial Ischemia / therapy

Substances

  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors