Early Experience with Attain Stability, an Active Fixation LV Lead: Virtues and Pitfalls
Background Appropriate left ventricle (LV) lead placement is integral to successful cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). Lead dislodgement and phrenic nerve stimulation (PNS) are major obstacles. A recent trial of an active fixation LV lead (Attain Stability 20066, Medtronic Inc., Tilburg, the N...
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Published in | Pacing and clinical electrophysiology Vol. 38; no. 3; pp. 297 - 301 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Blackwell Publishing Ltd
01.03.2015
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Summary: | Background
Appropriate left ventricle (LV) lead placement is integral to successful cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). Lead dislodgement and phrenic nerve stimulation (PNS) are major obstacles. A recent trial of an active fixation LV lead (Attain Stability 20066, Medtronic Inc., Tilburg, the Netherlands) has shown promising results. We share our initial experience with this novel active fixation LV lead.
Methods
A Medtronic active fixation lead 20066 was used in eight consecutive patients for CRT. An optimal site was chosen and recommended maneuvers were applied for lead fixation. Push and pull maneuvers were used to test stability.
Results
There were two initial dislodgements after which we used a transvalvular insertion (TVI) tool that was used in the hemostatic valve during rotation of the lead so that the torque was easily transmitted to the tip. It also allowed better tactile feedback during push‐pull tests. There were no further dislodgements in the subsequent six patients. However, in one patient the lead could not be unscrewed due to the tip getting wedged at a distal smaller vein. Repositioning of the LV lead was done in three patients due to PNS or pacing issues. The median time for LV lead placement was 16.5 minutes (interquartile range 9–25 minutes).
Conclusion
The Medtronic Attain Stability 20066 active fixation LV lead can potentially be implanted at any pacing site avoiding PNS and providing better stability. The learning curve is short and additional tricks can be learnt to improve success. Use of TVI while the lead is rotated is beneficial. |
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Bibliography: | ark:/67375/WNG-2Z7GLF4J-C ArticleID:PACE12541 istex:658F4D38A847A83866DBB13A0EB79BC5D940A19D Financial disclosures: There are no financial disclosures to make. |
ISSN: | 0147-8389 1540-8159 |
DOI: | 10.1111/pace.12541 |