Ultrasound-guided axillary vein puncture for cardiac devices implantation in patients under antithrombotic therapy

Background: Ultrasound-guided axillary venous puncture (UGAVP) for cardiac devices implantation has been developed because of its rapidity, safety and potential long-term lead protection. Early work excluded defibrillators (ICD), cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) and upgrade procedures. Compar...

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Main Authors: Mohammed ElJamili, Sok-Sithikun Bun, Decebal Gabriel Latcu, Tahar Delassi, Mustapha Elhattaoui, Nadir Saoudi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-01-01
Series:Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0972629219301470