Abstract
A persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) in combination with an absent right superior vena cava (RSVC) is a rare congenital cardiovascular abnormality which is usually found by chance during pacemaker (PM) implantation. In this case we describe a PM implantation using right cephalic approach through PLSVC and coronary sinus (CS), with lead fixation in right atrium and a posterolateral branch of the CS.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 185-187 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Herzschrittmachertherapie und Elektrophysiologie |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- METIS-259918
- Pacemaker implantation
- Persistent left superior vena cava
- Absent right superior vena cava