Using Upper Arm Vein as Temporary Pacemaker Access Site: A Next Step in Minimizing the Invasiveness of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

Using Upper Arm Vein as Temporary Pacemaker Access Site: A Next Step in Minimizing the Invasiveness of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

<b>Background</b> The femoral vein is commonly used as a pacemaker access site during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Using an upper arm vein as an alternative access site potentially causes fewer bleeding complications and shorter time to mobilization. We aimed to assess...

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Main Authors: Maxim J. P. Rooijakkers, Geert A. A. Versteeg, Marleen H. van Wely, Laura Rodwell, Lokien X. van Nunen, Robert Jan van Geuns, Leen A. F. M. van Garsse, Guillaume S. C. Geuzebroek, Michel W. A. Verkroost, Robin H. Heijmen, Niels van Royen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
aortic stenosis
bleeding complications
pacemaker
transcatheter aortic valve replacement
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/3/651

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