Cardiac Pacing Leads: New Study Highlights Importance of Advanced Cardiac Pacing in Improving Patient Outcomes
Cardiac Pacing Leads Types of Cardiac Pacing Leads There are different types of leads that are used for cardiac pacing depending on the specific needs and condition of the patient. The main types include: - Transvenous leads: These leads are inserted through a vein and placed inside the heart. They are the most common type used as they are less invasive than other options. Transvenous leads can be placed in the right ventricle, right atrium or both chambers. - Epicardial leads: For patients where transvenous leads cannot be used, such as infants or those with malformed heart veins, epicardial leads are placed directly onto the surface of the heart during open heart surgery. These leads have limited pacing abilities and higher risk of complications compared to transvenous leads. - Myocardial leads: Inserted directly into the heart muscle, myocardial leads provide pacing but have increased risk of complications like perforation or disruption of the heart muscle. They are ...