Superselective cannulation of coronary sinus branch with telescopicsystem during left ventricular lead placement

Superselective cannulation of coronary sinus branch with telescopicsystem during left ventricular lead placement

Authors

  • V. Russo
  • G. Nigro
  • I. D. Crescenzo
  • E. Ammendola, et al.

Keywords:

Cardiac resynchronization therapy, biventricular pacing, coronary sinus, left ventricular pacing, telescopic system

Abstract

We present a case of a 55-year-old man with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, ejection fraction (EF) of 27%, left bundle branch block with QRS duration of 160 ms, NYHA class III, and optimal medical therapy for at least 6 months who was referred to our division for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) using a biventricular pacing device. During the operation, the coronary sinus branch cannulation failed using classical angioplasty guide wire techniques. The pacing lead was successfully implanted into the posterior target vein using a telescopic dual-catheter system.

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01-08-2009

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CASE REPORTS

How to Cite

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Russo V, Nigro G, Crescenzo ID, Ammendola, et al. E. Superselective cannulation of coronary sinus branch with telescopicsystem during left ventricular lead placement. Acta Biomed [Internet]. 2009 Aug. 1 [cited 2024 Jul. 27];80(2):153-5. Available from: https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/actabiomedica/article/view/1212