PARASTERNAL PLACEMENT OF AN ACTIVE MEDICAL DEVICE USING THE INTERNAL THORACIC VASCULATURE
Implantation of a cardiac stimulus system using parasternal access to the ITV is provided. Superior access may be achieved using parasternal locations in the upper ribcage to access the ITV. Inferior access may be achieved using parasternal locations in the lower ribcage to access the ITV. Parastern...
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Zusammenfassung: | Implantation of a cardiac stimulus system using parasternal access to the ITV is provided. Superior access may be achieved using parasternal locations in the upper ribcage to access the ITV. Inferior access may be achieved using parasternal locations in the lower ribcage to access the ITV. Parasternal access may include creating an opening in an intercostal space between two ribs and advancing a needle using ultrasound guidance. |
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