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Complications of biventricular pacing

Sue M. Ellery and Vince E. Paul*

St. Peter's Hospital, Chertsey, Surrey, UK

Received 3 May 2004; accepted 24 May 2004.

sue.ellery{at}asph.nhs.uk

* Correspondence: Dr. Vince E. Paul, St. Peter's Hospital, Guildford Road, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 OPZ, UK. Tel.: +44-1932-872000; fax: +44-1932-722841
vince.paul{at}asph.nhs.uk

Abstract

Biventricular pacing in patients with drug refractory heart failure is not without risk. In addition to those complications associated with conventional pacing, there are also problems with left ventricular lead insertion using the preferred transvenous approach.

Key Words: Complications • Biventricular pacing • Transvenous • Perforation • Infection


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