Double target method (double marker-guided extrathoracic introducer insertion)

Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2004 Jun;27(6 Pt 1):818-20. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2004.00536.x.

Abstract

Incidence of damage to pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator leads is an emerging problem that should be prevented. The extrathoracic venipuncture approach has been suggested as a technique for venous access to avoid the problem. This report describes the method of double marker-guided venipuncture of extrathoracic subclavian and/or axillary vein. This approach achieves definite, safe, and speedy extrathoracic venipuncture and may be especially suitable for multiple lead placement for cardiac resynchronization therapy.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Axillary Vein / diagnostic imaging
  • Cardiac Catheterization / methods*
  • Defibrillators, Implantable*
  • Electrodes, Implanted*
  • Female
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Models, Anatomic
  • Pacemaker, Artificial*
  • Phlebotomy / methods*
  • Subclavian Vein / diagnostic imaging
  • Treatment Outcome