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Superior vena cava syndrome: a complication of transvenous pacemaker implantation.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  622486     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Superior vena cava syndrome developed in 4 of 1,000 patients in whom a transvenous pacemaker had been implanted. In all cases, endocardial leads were inserted through the cephalic vein and positioned at the apex of the right ventricle. The classical signs and symptoms of superior vena cava hypertension were observed from two weeks to one year after implantation, and the diagnosis was confirmed by cavography. Symptoms resolved following heparin therapy and long-term anticoagulation.
Authors:
H Chamorro; G Rao; M H Wholey
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Radiology     Volume:  126     ISSN:  0033-8419     ISO Abbreviation:  Radiology     Publication Date:  1978 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1978-03-10     Completed Date:  1978-03-10     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0401260     Medline TA:  Radiology     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  377-8     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Female
Humans
Pacemaker, Artificial / adverse effects*
Thrombosis / etiology*,  radiography
Vena Cava, Superior* / radiography

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