Implantation of a Permanent Tined Endocardial Electrode into Right Atrium during Open-heart Surgery: Report of 3 Cases

Given concerns regarding electrode fixation and risk of dislodgement, transvenous implantation of a tined endocardial electrode into the right atrium is considered difficult in patients who require permanent atrial pacing following cardiac surgery. Implantation of a tined endocardial electrode into...

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Main Authors: Koji Tsutsumi, MD, Tatsuru Niibori, MD, Keiichiro Katsumoto, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2005-01-01
Series:Journal of Arrhythmia
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1880427605800080