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A new technique for cannulation of the coronary sinus from the femoral vein

1986; Wiley; Volume: 12; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/ccd.1810120616

1097-0304

Gregory Dehmer, James M. Schmitz, Craig R. Malloy,

Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

Previous techniques for cannulation of the coronary sinus have required entry into the right atrium from the superior vena cava. We describe a new technique for cannulation of the coronary sinus from the femoral vein using a standard, unmodified Simmons II catheter. This method was successful in 97% of the patients attempted. The method for using this catheter from the femoral route is described.