The use of the percutaneous subclavian technique for permanent cardiac pacing in childhood.
The use of the percutaneous subclavian approach for permanent tranvenous cardiac pacing is described in an 8.6-kg, 18-month-old child with symptomatic congenital heart block. This approach may facilitate the use of permanent transvenous cardiac pacing in infancy and childhood.
D006327:Heart Block / Q000151:congenital / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial; D013350:Subclavian Vein