Modified implantation of a transvenous defibrillator in a patient after tricuspid valve replacement.
A different approach to transvenous implantation in a patient after tricuspid valve replacement with a mechanical prosthesis is described. To our knowledge, this is the first report in this setting, using a CPI system with a single shock electrode only.
Schreiber
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Department of Cardiac Surgery, German Heart Center, Clinic, Technical University of Munich, Lazarettstrasse 36, 80636 Munich, Germany. schreiber@dhm.mhn.de
Mehmanesch
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Kolb
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Schmitt
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Lange
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D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial / Q000379:methods; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable; D004566:Electrodes; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012684:Sensory Thresholds; D017180:Tachycardia, Ventricular / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D014262:Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*