Optimized Axillary Vein Technique versus Subclavian Vein Technique in Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Implantation: A Randomized Controlled Study

Background: The conventional venous access for cardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED) is the subclavian vein, which is often accompanied by high complication rate. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of optimized axillary vein technique. Methods: A total of 247 p...

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Main Authors: Peng Liu, Yi-Feng Zhou, Peng Yang, Yan-Sha Gao, Gui-Ru Zhao, Shi-Yan Ren, Xian-Lun Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2016-01-01
Series:Chinese Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.cmj.org/article.asp?issn=0366-6999;year=2016;volume=129;issue=22;spage=2647;epage=2651;aulast=Liu