Axillary vein access using ultrasound guidance, Venography or Cephalic Cutdown—What is the optimal access technique for insertion of pacing leads?

Abstract We reviewed the different approaches used for central vein access during insertion of cardiac implantable electronic devices. The benefits and hazards of each approach (cephalic vein cutdown, axillary vein cannulation using venography and ultrasound) are discussed. Each approach has its adv...

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Main Authors: Lloyd Davis, William Chik, Saurabh Kumar, Gopal Sivagangabalan, Stuart P. Thomas, A. Robert Denniss
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-12-01
Series:Journal of Arrhythmia
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/joa3.12639