Transvenous Defibrillator Implantation in a Patient with Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava

Overview

Journal World J Cardiol

Publisher Baishideng Publishing Group

Specialty Cardiology & Vascular Diseases

Date 2013 May 16

PMID 23675558

Citations 3

Authors

Rajesh Vijayvergiya

Smit Shrivastava

Alok Kumar

Parminder S Otaal

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Abstract

Persistent left superior vena cava (LSVC) can be incidentally detected during pacemaker implantation through left pectoral side. There is technical difficulty of optimal site pacing and lead stability for right ventricle lead in such situation. We hereby report a case of successful single-chamber implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implantation in a 50 years-old male with LSVC. The practical issues related with right ventricle lead implantation and pacing/defibrillation parameters for ICD device are discussed.

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