Permanent pacemaker implantation using a femoral approach

We describe two cases in which a permanent pacemaker was implanted via the femoral vein, because the cephalic and subclavian veins were not patent.The technique and its indications, advantages and potential complications are reviewed. Resumo: Apresentamos dois casos em que foi implantado pacemaker d...

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Main Authors: Patrícia Rodrigues, Hipólito Reis, Vítor Lagarto, Paulo Palma, Carla Roque, António Pinheiro-Vieira, Diana Anjo, Severo Torres
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-11-01
Series:Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia (English Edition)
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2174204914002542