Occlusion of the coronary sinus: a complication of resynchronisation therapy for severe heart failure.
The finding of complete obstruction of the proximal coronary sinus after left ventricular (LV) lead extraction during LV lead replacement is uncommon. In our case, we used a large collateral branch of the middle cardiac vein as an alternative route to the postero-lateral region. We have termed this the 'collateral approach'.
de Voogt
Willem G
WG
Department of Cardiology, St Lucas Andreas Hospital, Amsterdam, J. Toorpstraat 164, 1061 AE Amsterdam, The Netherlands. w.g.devoogt@planet.nl
Ruiter
Jaap H
JH
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods*; D023921:Coronary Stenosis / Q000209:etiology*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*