Thoracoscopic implantation of a pacemaker lead: experimental study.
Thoracoscopic implantation of a pacemaker lead: experimental study.
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胸腔镜植入起搏器导线:实验研究。
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1997
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A. Furuse
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T. Ohtsuka;T. Kohno;K. Hirata;J. Nakajima;K. Yagyu;A. Furuse
We have performed five thoracoscopic pacemaker lead implantations into the porcine myocardium. A small opening, approximately 2 cm in diameter, was made thoracoscopically in the pericardium overlying the apex of the left ventricle, avoiding phrenic nerve injury. Three screw-in type or two stab-in type standard sutureless unipolar epicardial electrodes were introduced through a trocar, and then screwed or stabbed into the myocardium near the apex of the left ventricle, avoiding the coronary vessels. Hemorrhage and arrhythmia were negligible during the procedures. Electrical tests of the pacing threshold and lead impedance after implantation of the leads revealed acceptable values in each lead. We conclude that thoracoscopic implantation of pacemaker leads is feasible, and may be used as a minimally invasive option when conventional transvenous techniques are unavailable or contraindicated.