Acute and Chronic Performance Evaluation of a Novel Epicardial Pacing Lead Placed by Percutaneous Subxiphoid Approach in a Canine Model

Endovascularly implanted leads risk vascular injury and endocarditis, and can be difficult to locate in desired positions for LV pacing. We evaluated the acute and long-term stability, electric performance and histopathology of a percutaneously placed intrapericardial lead (IPL).Twelve adult mongrel dogs underwent defibrillator implants incorporating IPLs. Successful uncomplicated percutaneous implantation of an IPL was achieved in all. Early...