Does coronary vein lead for cardiac pacing in patients with tricuspid valve replacement?
The use of CV leads offers a minimal invasive approach for permanent cardiac stimulation after TVR. Low chronic ST are resulting in an energy saving pacemaker mode. CV leads can be used after previous heart surgery as well as for difficult anatomical situations.
These data challenge the perception that students should remain at a teaching university for their introductory clerkships. It may be that pairing students with individual faculty, or chief residents, could increase interest in a surgical career.