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

G. J. Dehmer, J. M. Schmitz, C. R. Malloy

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Abstract

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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)426-429
Number of pages4
JournalCatheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis
Volume12
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1986

Keywords

  • catheter techniques
  • myocardial venous sampling

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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