Factors associated with successful implantation of nonthoracotomy defibrillation lead systems
Schwartzman D, Concato J, Ren J, Callans D, Gottlieb C, Preminger M, Marchlinski F. Factors associated with successful implantation of nonthoracotomy defibrillation lead systems. American Heart Journal 1996, 131: 1127-1136. PMID: 8644591, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-8703(96)90087-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedArrhythmias, CardiacDefibrillators, ImplantableElectric CountershockElectrodes, ImplantedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRisk FactorsThoracotomyTreatment FailureConceptsNonthoracotomy defibrillation lead systemsDefibrillation lead systemsClinical factorsDefibrillation thresholdImplantation failureBiphasic shock waveformLead-related factorsShock waveformHigh defibrillation thresholdMonophasic shock waveformsLower defibrillation thresholdLead systemMonophasic groupConsecutive patientsBiphasic groupIncidence of successEndovascular SystemPatientsSuccessful implantationIncidenceImplantationFailureFactorsGroup