| A simplified method for implantation of automatic cardioverter defibrillator in patients with previous cardiac surgery. | |
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PMID: 7681172 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A method of extrapericardial automatic cardioverter defibrillator implantation using bilateral limited anterior thoracotomy approach is described. The approach was used in six patients who have had previous open heart surgery. The defibrillation threshold was 15 joules in four patients and 20 joules in two. One patient died of pulmonary embolism in the tenth postoperative day. All patients were extubated within 0-18 hours. Drainage of a recurrent pleural effusion was required in one patient. This approach was found to be simple, safe, and effective in patients with previous median sternotomy. It may also be useful in patients in whom a cardiac operation may be indicated later in the course of their disease. |
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Authors:
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O M Shapira; G S Aldea; R J Shemin |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE Volume: 16 ISSN: 0147-8389 ISO Abbreviation: Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Publication Date: 1993 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1993-04-19 Completed Date: 1993-04-19 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7803944 Medline TA: Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 3-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02118-2393. |
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Anesthesia, Intratracheal Cardiac Surgical Procedures* Defibrillators, Implantable* Electrodes, Implanted Female Humans Intraoperative Care / methods Male Middle Aged Thoracotomy / methods* |
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