How to Avoid and Manage CIED Implantation-Related Complications-How to Manage a Coronary Sinus Dissection and Complete the CRT Implantation (Presenter: Amin Al-Ahmad, MD, FHRS, CCDS)

How to Manage a Coronary Sinus Dissection and Complete the CRT Implantation (Presenter: Amin Al-Ahmad, MD, FHRS, CCDS)

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Video Summary

The speaker discusses the management of coronary sinus dissection during cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) implantation. CRT improves mortality in select patients, but accessing the coronary sinus can be challenging. Dissection of the coronary sinus can occur, limiting success. Data on the frequency of dissection is not clear, but it is more common in women and patients with left bundle branch block. The speaker presents case examples of dissection and explains various strategies for managing it. While dissections can occur, they typically do not impact the ability to successfully deliver the lead for CRT.

Meta Tag

Lecture ID 12419

Location Room 155

Presenter Amin Al-Ahmad, MD, FHRS, CCDS

Role Invited Speaker

Session Date and Time May 10, 2019 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Session Number S-088

Keywords

coronary sinus dissection

cardiac resynchronization therapy

CRT implantation

mortality improvement

accessing coronary sinus