Use of the Seldinger type movement over a J-shaped stylet for left ventricular vent insertion.

Sanders, Lucas H A; Chen, Weiwen; Schönberger, Jacques P A M; Shehatha, Jaffar; Newman, Mark A J · Ann Thorac Surg · 2009

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Abstract

Access through the right superior pulmonary vein is a commonly used route for left ventricular vent insertion. Complex reshaping of the stylet and vent into a certain position or external guidance do not guarantee successful placement. In this article we describe a modified technique where the stylet sets up the position to allow consistent atraumatic advancement of the catheter across the mitral valve.

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