Objectives To assess the preliminary clinical results of implantation of dual chamber pacemaker defibrillator and to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of placement of endocardial leads in the axillary vein. Meth...Objectives To assess the preliminary clinical results of implantation of dual chamber pacemaker defibrillator and to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of placement of endocardial leads in the axillary vein. Methods Seven patients with ventricular tachycardia and/or ventricular fibrillation (VT/VF), associated with bradyarrhythmia received implantation of a dual chamber pacemaker defibrillator, including 5 patients with coronary artery disease and 2 patients with dilated cardiomyopathy.The atrial and ventricular leads were introduced via the axillary vein under venographic guidance. Results Dual chamber pacemaker defibrillators were successfully implanted in the left chest subcutaneous pocket in 5 patients and the left pectoral muscular pocket in 2 patients. All the VT/VF occurring either inducibly during the procedure or spontanuously during follow-up were detected promptly and treated successfully. Both the pacing and sensing functions were satisfactory. The endocardial leads required were successfully introduced via the axillary vein without major complications.Conclusion Dual chamber pacemaker defibrillators can provide reliable therapy for VT/VF and the dual chamber pacing function. Placement of endocardial leads via the axillary vein under venographic guidance is safe and effective.展开更多
文摘Objectives To assess the preliminary clinical results of implantation of dual chamber pacemaker defibrillator and to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of placement of endocardial leads in the axillary vein. Methods Seven patients with ventricular tachycardia and/or ventricular fibrillation (VT/VF), associated with bradyarrhythmia received implantation of a dual chamber pacemaker defibrillator, including 5 patients with coronary artery disease and 2 patients with dilated cardiomyopathy.The atrial and ventricular leads were introduced via the axillary vein under venographic guidance. Results Dual chamber pacemaker defibrillators were successfully implanted in the left chest subcutaneous pocket in 5 patients and the left pectoral muscular pocket in 2 patients. All the VT/VF occurring either inducibly during the procedure or spontanuously during follow-up were detected promptly and treated successfully. Both the pacing and sensing functions were satisfactory. The endocardial leads required were successfully introduced via the axillary vein without major complications.Conclusion Dual chamber pacemaker defibrillators can provide reliable therapy for VT/VF and the dual chamber pacing function. Placement of endocardial leads via the axillary vein under venographic guidance is safe and effective.
