Revista portuguesa de cardiologia : orgão oficial da Sociedade Portuguesa de Cardiologia = Portuguese journal of cardiology : an official journal of the Portuguese Society of Cardiology

The most recent articles from: Rev Port Cardiol July 1992

Rev Port Cardiol · Jul 1992

[Echocardiography-guided temporary implantation of electrode catheters: an alternative with reliable results even during prolonged use].

Two-dimensional echocardiography (2D-ECO) evaluation as an alternative guidance technique during temporary pacing wire placement. ⋯ The 2D-ECO was an efficient alternative technique of guidance during temporary lead placement, ensuring satisfactory longterm pacing and sensing. Our results indicate that 2D-ECO may be the best alternative control for urgent lead implantation whenever fluoroscopic facilities are remote or logistically not convenient.

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