A novel approach for endocardial resynchronization therapy: initial experience with transapical implantation of the left ventricular lead

Coronary sinus lead placement for transvenous left ventricular (LV) pacing in cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has a significant failure rate at implant and a considerable dislocation rate during follow-up. For these patients epicardial pacing lead implantation is the most frequently used alt...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Heart surgery forum 2009-06, Vol.12 (3), p.E137-E140
Hauptverfasser:	Kassai, Imre, Mihalcz, Attila, Foldesi, Csaba, Kardos, Attila, Szili-Torok, Tamas
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Cardiac Pacing, Artificial - methods Electrodes, Implanted Endocardium - surgery Female Humans Male Middle Aged Pacemaker, Artificial Pilot Projects Prosthesis Implantation - methods Treatment Outcome Ventricular Dysfunction, Left - diagnosis Ventricular Dysfunction, Left - prevention & control
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