Defibrillator implantation via the iliac vein

Authors
Pinski, SL Bredikis, AJ
Citation
Sl. Pinski et Aj. Bredikis, Defibrillator implantation via the iliac vein, PACE, 23(8), 2000, pp. 1315-1317
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
PACE-PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
ISSN journal
01478389 → ACNP
Volume
23
Issue
8
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1315 - 1317
Database
ISI
SICI code
0147-8389(200008)23:8<1315:DIVTIV>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
We describe a 23-year-old patient with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy in whom an implantable cardioverter defibrillator was implanted via the right external iliac vein. Addition of a subcutaneous patch was required to obta in an adequate safety margin for defibrillation.