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Article: Study findings on congenital heart disease in children are outlined in reports from Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.
- Article from:
- Heart Disease Weekly
- Article date:
- November 22, 2009
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New investigation results, 'Initial experience of pacing with a lumenless lead system in patients with congenital heart disease,' are detailed in a study published in Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology. According to a study from Bristol, the United Kingdom, "Long-term pacing is frequently necessary in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD). Preservation of ventricular function and avoidance of venous occlusion is important in these patients."
"Site-selective pacing with a smaller diameter lead is achievable with the model 3830 lead (SelectSecure, Medtronic Inc., Minneapolis, MN, USA), which was specifically designed to target these complications. We ...