3:54 PM Abstract No. 361 Safety and efficacy of central venous line placement via internal jugular vein in patients with total artificial hearts

To determine safety and efficacy of hemodialysis catheters placed via the internal jugular vein (IJV) in patients with total artificial heart (TAH) in the interventional radiology suite. Many proceduralists choose to place central lines via a femoral approach, as prior case reports have illustrated complications of central lines placed via the IJV in patients with TAH.
Source: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Scientific Session 39 Source Type: research