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Atrial pacing via the subxyphoid approach
D A Ott1, P C Gillette, D A Cooley
1Divisions of Surgery and Pediatric Cardiology of the Texas Heart Institute of St. Luke's Episcopal and Texas Children's Hospitals, Houston, Texas 77225, USA.
Texas Heart Institute Journal
|June 1, 1982
Summary
A novel technique for atrial epicardial pacing uses a new lead and modified subxyphoid approach. This previously unreported method offers a new option for cardiac pacing procedures.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Devices
- Surgical Techniques
Background:
- Atrial epicardial pacing is a crucial procedure in cardiac rhythm management.
- Existing methods for atrial pacing have limitations.
- Minimally invasive approaches are continually being explored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a new method for achieving atrial epicardial pacing.
- To introduce a newly designed pacing lead for this purpose.
- To detail modifications to the standard subxyphoid approach.
Main Methods:
- A newly designed epicardial pacing lead was utilized.
- The standard subxyphoid surgical approach was modified.
- The technique was applied for atrial epicardial pacing.
Main Results:
- Successful atrial epicardial pacing was achieved using the new method.
- The described technique is novel and has not been previously reported.
- The modified subxyphoid approach facilitated lead placement.
Conclusions:
- A new, previously unreported method for atrial epicardial pacing has been developed.
- This technique employs a novel lead design and a modified surgical approach.
- Further investigation may explore the clinical utility and outcomes of this new pacing method.