Implantation of a single chamber pacemaker in patients with triple mechanical valve prosthesis: utilization of coronary sinus distal branches to stimulate the left ventricle

Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2002 Feb;25(2):239-40. doi: 10.1046/j.1460-9592.2002.00239.x.

Abstract

The implantation of a permanent pacemaker and its relative leads is still a challenge in patients with mechanical tricuspid valve prosthesis. The implant is usually performed epicardially or during valve replacement to avoid any damage to the valve and/or early damages to the lead. We describe the case of a patient with a tricuspid valve prosthesis implanted with a permanent single-chamber pacemaker using an endocardial lead positioned in a distal branch of the coronary sinus to stimulate the left ventricle.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Valve*
  • Coronary Vessels*
  • Female
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Mitral Valve*
  • Pacemaker, Artificial*
  • Tricuspid Valve*