Dual-chamber pacemaker implantation through persistent left superior vena cava

Authors

  • Dunia B. Benítez Ramos Cardiocentro Pediátrico “William Soler”. La Habana, Cuba.
  • Michel Cabrera Ortega Cardiocentro Pediátrico “William Soler”. La Habana, Cuba.
  • Francisco Díaz Ramírez Cardiocentro Pediátrico “William Soler”. La Habana, Cuba.

Abstract

Persistent left superior vena cava is a congenital anomaly that occurs as a result of a degenerative condition in the left anterior cardinal vein. It is found in 3% of healthy subjects and up to 10% of those with congenital heart disease. It is generally an incidental finding, while performing invasive procedures, which may complicate the implantation of cardiac antiarrhythmic devices. The case of a patient with persistent left superior vena cava and absent right superior vena cava is reported. The patient had a history of surgical correction of anomalous pulmonary venous connection, developed sinus node disease and required permanent dual-chamber pacemaker
implantation.

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Published

2014-10-07

How to Cite

1.
Benítez Ramos DB, Cabrera Ortega M, Díaz Ramírez F. Dual-chamber pacemaker implantation through persistent left superior vena cava. CorSalud [Internet]. 2014 Oct. 7 [cited 2025 Jul. 1];6(4):336-40. Available from: https://revcorsalud.sld.cu/index.php/cors/article/view/122

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 4 (2014)

Section

CASE REPORTS

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