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Cardiothoracic surgery

Epicardial pacing – how to do a skin lead

30/06/2024 by Dr Stuart McLay

Epicardial pacing wires are inserted after cardiac surgery. Often ventricular, sometimes ventricular AND atrial. Off-pump surgeries often do not have wires. Key principles: Technique:

Categories Cardiothoracic surgery, Intensive Care, Pacing Tags Cardiothoracic surgery, Equipment, Intensive care, Pacing, Procedure

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