Retained-guidewire technique

Fig. 4.6 The retained guidewire technique. The insert shows the secured ventricular electrode and suture sleeve, figure-of-eight stitch held by a clamp, and a second sheath set applied to the retained guidewire. (From Belott PH. New developments. In Belott PH, et al. Implant techniques. Armonk, NY Futura Publishing, 1988, with permission.)...

Table 4.10 Venous access for dual-chambered pacing. Venous cutdown Isolate one or two veins Percutaneous Two separate sticks and sheath applications Percutaneous Two electrodes down one large sheath Percutaneous Retained guidewire (Belott technique)...

Belott PH. Retained guidewire introducer technique, for unlimited access to the central circulation a review. Clin Prog Electrophysiol Pacing 1981 1 59. 

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