Publications by authors named "Nim-Pong Kwong"
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the impact of different venous access methods (axillary puncture, cephalic vein cutdown, and subclavian puncture) on long-term pacemaker lead failure (PLF).
- Results show that axillary puncture has the lowest PLF rate (1.2%) compared to cephalic (2.3%) and subclavian (5.6%) methods, suggesting it's a safer option.
- Additionally, the success rate of axillary puncture (97.6%) is significantly higher than that of cephalic cutdown (78.2%), making it the preferred technique for pacemaker lead implantation.
Background: Transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) has been established as a safe and effective treatment for pediatric patients. However, long-term experience in adults remains limited. Therefore, our purpose is to report our experience with this approach in Chinese adults.
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