Vol 67, No 4 (2009)
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Published online: 2009-04-21
Invasive electrophysiology
Necessity of endocardial lead removal in device upgrade in a patient with left subclavian vein occlusion – a case report
DOI: 10.33963/v.kp.80197
Kardiol Pol 2009;67(4):451-454.
Abstract
We describe a method of regaining venous access to the heart in a patient with permanent atrial stimulation, in whom the pacing system upgrade to the atrio-ventricular one was necessary. However, left subclavian vein occlusion was found. We used an existing lead as a conduit. During such treatment the lead was removed. After a recanalisation the therapeutic aim was achieved – there were two new leads implanted.
Keywords: venous occlusionvenographypercutaneus lead extractionpermanent pacingdevice upgrade
