Coronary venous anatomy can make successful implantation of a cardiac resynchronization
therapy device difficult or impossible. Venogram and coronary balloons can be used
as anchors to facilitate initial coronary sinus (CS) cannulation and left ventricular
lead placement and to recover lost CS and target vein access.
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Published online: April 29, 2009
Footnotes
Dr. Worley receives compensation in various forms from Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Oscor, Pressure Products, and St. Jude Medical.
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© 2009 Heart Rhythm Society. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
