Rodrigues Patrícia, Reis Hipólito, Lagarto Vítor, Palma Paulo, Roque Carla, Pinheiro-Vieira António, Anjo Diana, Torres Severo
Serviço de Cardiologia, Centro Hospitalar do Porto, Porto, Portugal.
Serviço de Cardiologia, Centro Hospitalar do Porto, Porto, Portugal.
Rev Port Cardiol. 2014 Nov;33(11):733.e1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.repc.2014.05.004. Epub 2014 Oct 22.
We describe two cases in which a permanent pacemaker was implanted via the femoral vein, because the cephalic and subclavian veins were not patent. The technique and its indications, advantages and potential complications are reviewed.