title: A new technique for cannulation of the coronary sinus from the femoral vein.
abstract: Previous techniques for cannulation of the coronary sinus have required entry into the right atrium from the superior vena cava. We describe a new technique for cannulation of the coronary sinus from the femoral vein using a standard, unmodified Simmons II catheter. This method was successful in 97% of the patients attempted. The method for using this catheter from the femoral route is described.
mesh_terms: D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D003331:Coronary Vessels; D005268:Femoral Vein; D006801:Humans