Table 4.
Outcomes – safety
| Complication – periprocedural | Conventional arm | Pressure wire–guided arm |
|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary edema requiring intubation | 1 | 0 |
| Pneumothorax | 1 | 1 |
| CS dissection | 2 | 2 |
| Unable to place LV lead | 1 | 0 |
| Cardiac tamponade | 0 | 0 |
| Arterial complications | 0 | 0 |
| Complication – late | Conventional arm | Pressure wire–guided arm |
|---|---|---|
| Severe TR | 0 | 1 |
| Lead malfunction | 0 | 1 |
| Lead displacement | 4 | 3 |
| Phrenic nerve stimulation requiring explant | 1 | 0 |
| Infection requiring system removal | 1 | 1 |
| Stroke | 1 | 1 |
| Pocket hematoma requiring intervention | 1 | 2 |
| Arterial complication | 0 | 1 |
| Died | 1 | 1 |
CS = coronary sinus; LV = left ventricular; TR = tricuspid regurgitation.