Left heart atrial and ventricular epicardial pacing through a left lateral thoracotomy in children: a safe approach with excellent functional and cosmetic results☆ | Zendy

Ali DodgeKhatami | Zendy; Alexander Kadner | Zendy; Hitendu Dave | Zendy; Mariette Rahn | Zendy; René Prêtre | Zendy; Urs Bauersfeld | Zendy

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Left heart atrial and ventricular epicardial pacing through a left lateral thoracotomy in children: a safe approach with excellent functional and cosmetic results☆

Author(s) -

Ali DodgeKhatami,

Alexander Kadner,

Hitendu Dave,

Mariette Rahn,

René Prêtre,

Urs Bauersfeld

Publication year - 2005

Publication title -

european journal of cardio-thoracic surgery

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303

H-Index - 133

eISSN - 1873-734X

pISSN - 1010-7940

DOI - 10.1016/j.ejcts.2005.06.040

Subject(s) - medicine , cardiology , ventricle , thoracotomy , heart block , heart failure , heart disease , surgery , electrocardiography

Left heart atrial and ventricular epicardial pacing through a left lateral thoracotomy is an alternative approach for lead insertion in children, avoiding venous access complications and right ventricular stimulation, without compromising sporting or musical activities. We analyzed the survival and performance of left atrial and left ventricular epicardial pacing leads, and present mid-term follow-up data.

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