Utilization of intracardiac echocardiography to access the coronary sinus for left ventricular lead placement

Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2005 Jun;28(6):493-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2005.50046.x.

Abstract

This is a presentation of a case series of 10 consecutive patients undergoing implantation of cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (CRT-D). Intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) is utilized to gain access to the coronary sinus. The method used is detailed with a brief discussion of observations gained from this early experience.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Coronary Vessels*
  • Defibrillators, Implantable*
  • Echocardiography*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged