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Case Reports
. 2017 May 16;5(7):1067-1071.
doi: 10.1002/ccr3.1002. eCollection 2017 Jul.

Balloon venoplasty opens the road for an implantable defibrillator patient with complex stenosis

Peter Magnusson  1   2 , Robert Kastberg  2
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Balloon venoplasty opens the road for an implantable defibrillator patient with complex stenosis

Peter Magnusson et al. Clin Case Rep. .

Abstract

There is an increasing need for physicians to handle venous obstructions in pacemaker/implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implants. Venoplasty performed by an experienced operator is a simple, safe, and fast way to manage this situation and proceed to implant. Compared to other approaches, this strategy may offer particular advantages.

Keywords: Balloon; implantable cardioverter–defibrillator; pacemaker lead; venoplasty; venous occlusion; venous stenosis.

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Figures

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Figure 1
Venogram of left subclavian distal stenosis.
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Figure 2
Venogram of left subclavian proximal stenosis.
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Figure 3
Balloon dilatation of left subclavian proximal stenosis.
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Figure 4
Balloon dilatation of left subclavian proximal stenosis.
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