[Transvenous Pacemaker Implantation for Sick Sinus Syndrome with Mirror-image Dextrocardia]
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Pulmonary Medicine
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A case of sick sinus syndrome with mirror-image dextrocardia which was associated with bilateral superior vena cava and an absent inferior vena cava with azygos continuation is reported. A 45-year-old woman was referred to our hospital with the chief complaints of dizziness and palpitation. The electrocardiogram showed a atrial fibrillation with a 4-second period of asystole. A permanent endocardial bipolar demand pacemaker was inserted through the left superior vena cava. Since anomaly of venous system is commonly associated with mirror-image dextrocardia, the angiogram is necessary prior to permanent pacemaker implantation.
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PMID: 34276232 PMC: 8255552. DOI: 10.1177/11795476211017733.
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