Extraction and reimplantation of defibrillation leads through a thromboticsubclavian vein

Authors
Le Franc, P Klug, D Jarwe, M Delfaut, P Lacroix, D Kouakam, C Kacet, S
Citation
P. Le Franc et al., Extraction and reimplantation of defibrillation leads through a thromboticsubclavian vein, PACE, 22(6), 1999, pp. 977-978
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
PACE-PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
ISSN journal
01478389 → ACNP
Volume
22
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Part
1
Pages
977 - 978
Database
ISI
SICI code
0147-8389(199906)22:6<977:EARODL>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
Venous thrombosis is one of the most frequently encountered obstacles when reintervening on endocardial leads. We report on two patients with a ventri cular defibrillator requiring lead replacement in whom a subclavian vein th rombosis was documented prior to the intervention. We recanalized the vein and replaced the lead through the same path to preserve the venous access.