Permanent right ventricular pacing through an anomalous left superior vena cava.
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- 1 December 1977
- Vol. 32 (6), 777-780
- https://doi.org/10.1136/thx.32.6.777
Abstract
A persistent left superior vena cava can complicate the implantation of a transvenous pacemaker. In a patient who required a permanent pacemaker, this venous anomaly was discovered during the insertion of the electrode but it did not prevent long-term right ventricular pacing. This was achieved after the electrode had been manipulated through the coronary sinus and right atrium. A plan of management is proposed for dealing with this unexpected problem.This publication has 10 references indexed in Scilit:
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