Ultrasound-guided Axillary Vein Access Versus Cephalic Venous Cutdown for Implantation of Cardiac Electronic Devices.

Venous access is performed through ultrasound-guided axillary vein puncture and Seldinger technique. After venous access is obtained, a guide-wire is advanced through the access needle, and the tip of the guide-wire is positioned in the right cardiac atrium.

Venous access is performed through a cephalic vein cutdown approach. After venous access is obtained, a guide-wire is advanced and the tip of the guide-wire is positioned in the right cardiac atrium.