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Novel lead-anchor technique using an active fixation quadripolar left ventricular lead in cardiac resynchronization therapy
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  • Yukihiro Inamura,
  • Osamu Inaba,
  • Akira Sato,
  • Junichi Nitta,
  • Masahiko Goya,
  • Tetsuo Sasano
Yukihiro Inamura
Japanese Red Cross Saitama Hospital

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Osamu Inaba
Japanese Red Cross Saitama Hospital
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Akira Sato
Japanese Red Cross Saitama Hospital
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Junichi Nitta
Sakakibara Heart Institute
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Masahiko Goya
Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital
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Tetsuo Sasano
Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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Abstract

Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an important treatment for patients with heart failure.1,2 In clinical practice, it is difficult to advance a left ventricular (LV) lead through narrow or tortuous vessels in some cases. In this report, we present a case of successful advancement of an LV lead into tortuous vessels. This was achieved by deep engagement of the coronary sinus with a cannulation catheter by applying the anchor technique using the Medtronic Attain Stability Quad lead. This useful technique for LV lead delivery has not been previously reported in the literature.