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Implantation of a dual chamber pacemaker in a patient with persistent left superior vena cava
L Y Dirix1, I E Kersschot, H Fierens
1Department of Cardiology and Vascular Surgery, University of Antwerp, St. Vincentius Ziekenhuis, Belgium.
Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE
|March 1, 1988
Abstract:
A patient underwent dual chamber pacemaker implantation by puncture of the left subclavian vein. During the procedure we observed persistence of the left superior vena cava. A "J-shaped" atrial lead was used for ventricular pacing with excellent long-term results. This technique can be a valuable alternative when confronted with the problem of persistent left superior vena cava during pacemaker implantation.