title: Pitfalls of programming sensing polarities using the coronary sinus lead in biventricular pacemakers.
abstract: Knowledge of the available sensing polarities in biventricular pacemakers is necessary for appropriate troubleshooting and avoiding possible pitfalls of cardiac resynchronization therapy programming, as illustrated through this case presentation.
authors.affiliation: Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. mansour@videotron.ca
authors.forename: Fadi
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Mansour
authors.forename: Ana Martin
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Arnau
authors.forename: Jose Maria
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Tolosana
authors.forename: Lluis
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Mont
mesh_terms: D058409:Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D054326:Coronary Sinus; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006327:Heart Block / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged