Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Venous cutdown for pacemaker implantation.

S Furman

    The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
    |April 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    For dual-chamber pacemaker implants, venous cutdown using the cephalic or external jugular veins is a safe and effective approach for lead placement. This method avoids complications associated with subclavian puncture, ensuring patient safety.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Multidimensional gain control in image representation and processing in vision.

    Biological cybernetics·2014
    Same author

    Controlled synthesis of a large fraction of metallic single-walled carbon nanotube and semiconducting carbon nanowire networks.

    Nanoscale·2011
    Same author

    Management of potential conflict of interest during publication and presentation.

    Journal of cardiac failure·2002
    Same author

    Recognition and correction of subcuticular malposition of pacemaker pulse generators.

    Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE·2001
    Same author

    The mysterious fate of Hyman's pacemaker.

    Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE·2001
    Same author

    Vasoactive intestinal peptide and related molecules induce nitrite accumulation in the extracellular milieu of rat cerebral cortical cultures.

    Neuroscience letters·2001
    Same journal

    Intraoperative Frozen Section for IASLC Grading: A Step Toward Individualized Surgery.

    The Annals of thoracic surgery·2026
    Same journal

    Clinical Feasibility of Robot-Assisted Pulmonary Resection Using a Platform Incorporating Haptic Feedback.

    The Annals of thoracic surgery·2026
    Same journal

    Transcatheter versus Surgical Mitral Valve Repair in Patients Younger than 70 Years in the United States.

    The Annals of thoracic surgery·2026
    Same journal

    Ten Guiding Principles for the Management of Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock: Salvaging the Unsalvageable.

    The Annals of thoracic surgery·2026
    Same journal

    Rethinking Neonatal Surgical Urgency: Effective Delay with Internal Flow Restrictors.

    The Annals of thoracic surgery·2026
    Same journal

    Contemporary Outcomes of Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support Use in Ischemic Ventricular Septal Defect: A U.S. Multi-Center Analysis.

    The Annals of thoracic surgery·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Medical Devices
    • Surgical Techniques

    Background:

    • Dual-chamber pacemakers are crucial for managing bradyarrhythmias.
    • Lead placement via venous access is a standard procedure.
    • Optimizing venous access routes minimizes procedural risks.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the venous access routes used for dual-chamber pacemaker lead implantation.
    • To compare complication rates associated with different venous access methods.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 268 dual-chamber pacemaker implants.
    • Categorization of leads based on venous entry site (cephalic, external jugular, subclavian).
    • Evaluation of procedural complications related to venous access.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Main Results:

    • The cephalic vein was the most common entry site for both leads (61.2%).
    • Venous cutdown accounted for 77.6% of all approaches.
    • No complications were reported for venous cutdown; one pneumothorax occurred with subclavian puncture.

    Conclusions:

    • Venous cutdown is a safe and satisfactory method for dual-chamber pacemaker lead implantation.
    • The cephalic vein is a preferred access route.
    • Subclavian puncture carries a risk of pneumothorax, necessitating careful consideration.