Left Ventricular Lead Placement Within a Coronary Sinus Side Branch Using Remote Magnetic Navigation of a Guidewire: A Feasibility Study

Background: A novel magnetic navigation system (MNS) allowing remote guidance of catheters and guidewires might assist in implantation of left ventricular (LV) pacing leads.

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