Open AccessPermanent pacemaker implantation via the femoral vein: an alternative in cases with contraindications to the pectoral approach
Author(s) -
Gita Mathur,
Rod Stables,
David Heaven,
A. Ingram,
Richard Sutton
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
ep europace
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.119
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1532-2092
pISSN - 1099-5129
DOI - 10.1053/eupc.2000.0135
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , femoral vein , subclavian vein , axillary vein , superior vena cava , vein , atrial fibrillation , occlusion , cardiology , thrombosis , catheter
This paper presents a consecutive series of permanent pacemakers (PPM) implanted via the femoral vein in patients with contraindications to pacing systems via the superior vena cava (SCV). The femoral vein approach is a less invasive and feasible alternative to epicardial lead placement.
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