A rare case of left ventricular lead stabilization utilizing a coronary stent placement during CRT-D implantation

A rare case of left ventricular lead stabilization utilizing a coronary stent placement during CRT-D implantation

During cardiac resynchronization therapy implantation, left ventricular lead placement involves transvenousplacement of leads via the coronary sinus and into a tributary branch. At present, the most widely used methodfor left ventricular (LV) lead placement involves a transvenous LV lead placement via the coronary sinus intoa tributary branch. Lead dislodgement is a common cause for reoperation. We describe a case where a coronarystent was placed to stabilize the lead against the vessel wall.

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The European Research Journal-Cover
  • ISSN: 2149-3189
  • Yayın Aralığı: Yılda 6 Sayı
  • Başlangıç: 2015
  • Yayıncı: Prusa Medikal Yayıncılık Limited Şirketi