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. 1981 Aug;46(2):196–201. doi: 10.1136/hrt.46.2.196

Modern atrial and ventricular leads for permanent cardiac pacing.

E J Perrins, R Sutton, B Kalebic, L R Richards, C Morley, B Terpstra
PMCID: PMC482628  PMID: 7272131

Abstract

Three hundred and fifteen transvenous pacing leads of various modern designs have been assessed over a period of three years. Of these, 103 were implanted in the atrium and 212 in the ventricle. Screw-in leads in the right atrial appendage and short tined leads in the ventricle have resulted in the virtual elimination of lead displacement, and a very low incidence of other lead related problems. In two lead systems it has been found advantageous to have both leads constructed of urethane.

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