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  • Title: Cardiac defibrillator implantation via persistent left superior vena cava facilitated by a coronary sinus delivery system.
    Author: Konstantino Y, Kusniec J, Shohat-Zabarski R, Battler A, Strasberg B.
    Journal: Europace; 2009 Jan; 11(1):119-20. PubMed ID: 18988652.
    Abstract:
    Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is a benign vascular anomaly that complicates pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) lead implantation. Thus far, right ventricular lead implantation via PLSVC has been mostly accomplished by forming a U-shaped stylet, necessitating considerable manoeuvring depending on the heart size and geometry. In this article we report a technique of ICD lead implantation via PLSVC, using a coronary sinus delivery system as used today in cardiac resynchronization therapy.
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