Active fixation of a thin transvenous left-ventricular lead by a side helix facilitates targeted and stable placement in cardiac resynchronization therapy
Conclusion
Active fixation of this 4Fr LV lead by using a side helix, offers flexibility to place the lead precisely in targeted vein segments over a wide range of vein anatomies. The average LV pacing threshold was low at implantation and follow-ups. The lead seems to be extractable and no late dislodgements have been observed.
Source: Europace - Category: Cardiology Authors: Keilegavlen, H., Hovstad, T., Faerestrand, S. Tags: Leads and lead extraction Source Type: research
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