title: Against all odds: Targeted pacing site for resynchronization therapy by venoplasty and active fixation lead.
abstract: In cardiac resynchronization therapy, reaching the target pacing site is essential to achieve optimal therapy. Coronary vein stenosis in the target vein might be an obstacle for lead placement, which can be overcome by venoplasty and stenting of the narrowed segment. Additional active fixation of the left ventricular lead ensures precise location in the target site with minimal risk of lead dislodgment.
authors.affiliation: Insitute of Cardiology, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy. Electronic address: matteo.ziacchi@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Matteo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ziacchi
authors.affiliation: Insitute of Cardiology, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
authors.forename: Giuseppe
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Boriani
authors.affiliation: Insitute of Cardiology, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
authors.forename: Mauro
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Biffi
mesh_terms: D000792:Angiography; D002037:Bundle-Branch Block / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000502:physiology; D006352:Heart Ventricles / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial; D020257:Ventricular Remodeling / Q000502:physiology*
keywords: Left ventricular active fixation lead; Targeted lead placement; Venoplasty