Challenging pacemaker implantation: persistent left superior vena cava with absent right superior vena cava

K. Kraaier, J. Poker, C. von Birgelen, M.F. Scholten

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    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 languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)185-187
    Number of pages3
    JournalHerzschrittmachertherapie und Elektrophysiologie
    Volume19
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2008

    Keywords

    • METIS-259918
    • Pacemaker implantation
    • Persistent left superior vena cava
    • Absent right superior vena cava

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