We describe a rare case of superior vena cava syndrome that occurred a few hours after insertion of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator through the right subclavian vein in a patient with previous dual chamber DDD pacemaker. The patient was successfully treated with anticoagulant therapy showing a fast clinical and instrumental improvement.

Acute superior vena cava syndrome after insertion of implantable cardioverter defibrillator

2008-01-01

Abstract

We describe a rare case of superior vena cava syndrome that occurred a few hours after insertion of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator through the right subclavian vein in a patient with previous dual chamber DDD pacemaker. The patient was successfully treated with anticoagulant therapy showing a fast clinical and instrumental improvement.
2008
Rossi, A.; Baravelli, M.; Cattaneo, P.; Romano, M.; Mariscalco, G.; Imperiale, D.; Rossi, M. C.; Picozzi, A.; Dario, P.; Anza, C.; Montenero, A. S....espandi
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