Challenges and pitfalls during CRT implantation in patients with persistent left superior vena cava.

Deniz AkdisJulia VoglerMalte-Maria SierenNadine MolitorTom SasseHuong-Lan PhanLorenzo BartoliNiels GrosseArdan M SagunerUrs ErikssonFirat DuruDaniel HoferAlexander BreitensteinRoland Richard TilzStephan Winnik

Published in: Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing (2024)

This case series shows that although challenging, conventional endovascular CRT implantation is feasible in PLSVC patients. Specialized tools for visualization and fixation may help. Our experiences highlight the importance of preprocedural evaluation of the anatomy and precise intervention planning.

Keyphrases

vena cava
end stage renal disease
randomized controlled trial
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
mental health
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
cardiac resynchronization therapy
inferior vena cava
pulmonary embolism
left ventricular