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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1998; 46(6): 370-371
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1010256
Case Report

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Transthoracic Pacemaker Lead Insertion Via the Right Atrium

F. A. Baciewicz Jr. 
  • Harper Hospital, Wayne State University, Detroit, USA
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1998

Publication Date:
19 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

This case reports a right mediastinotomy approach to place DDD pacemaker leads in a patient without venous access in whom an epicardial lead was malfunctioning.

Key words

Pacemaker - Transthoracic approach - Vein occlusion - Vein filter

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