Percutaneous retrieval of an unanchored WiSE-CRT system left ventricular receiver electrode

Percutaneous Retrograde Left Ventricular Catheterization

Since submitting this review, the most recent case in the series, who had gross hydrocephalus associated with mental deficiency, has died from meningitis. We wish to thank the Head of the Department of NeuroSurgery of the Johannesburg Hospital, Mr. K. Lewer Alien, as well as the other neuro-surgeons concerned in the handling of these cases, for their cooperation and for allowing us access to th...

Percutaneous closure of left ventricular pseudoaneurysm.

The risk of rupture of a left ventricular (LV) pseudoaneurysm ranges from 30% to 45% in the first year. Open surgical repair carries high mortality related to anatomic complexity and patient comorbidities. Percutaneous closure may offer a viable alternative to surgical intervention in this cohort. Herein, we describe 3 unique cases of transcatheter LV pseudoaneurysm closure.

Percutaneous Closure of Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm

Background—Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm is a rare but serious complication from myocardial infarction and cardiac surgery. Although standard treatment is surgical intervention, percutaneous closure of left ventricular pseudoaneurysm has become an option for high-risk surgical candidates. Experience with percutaneous treatment is limited to a few single case reports. This is the first series ...

Pericardial tamponade following percutaneous left ventricular puncture.

Left ventricular lead location and the risk of ventricular arrhythmias in the MADIT-CRT trial.

AIMS We aimed to evaluate the influence of left ventricular (LV) lead position on the risk of ventricular tachyarrhythmias in cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) patients. METHODS AND RESULTS Left ventricular (LV) lead position was evaluated by biplane coronary venograms and anterior/posterior, lateral chest X-rays in patients enrolled in the Multicenter Automatic Defibrillator Implantati...