ICD implantation after crossing a totally occluded subclavian vein via collaterals from the superior vena cava: Case reports

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

6 Scopus citations

Abstract

Placing an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator is a challenge in the presence of bilateral venous obstruction of the upper extremities. We describe a case where venous access was obtained by passing a hydrophilic wire from the superior vena cava through collaterals to the infraclavicular region.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)e14-e16
JournalPACE - Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology
Volume33
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Defibrillation-ICD
  • Instrumentation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'ICD implantation after crossing a totally occluded subclavian vein via collaterals from the superior vena cava: Case reports'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this