title: [A superior vena cava syndrome secondary to intracavitary pacemakers. The diagnostic and therapeutic aspects].
abstract: Two cases of superior vena cava syndrome secondary to an endocardial pacemaker are reported. We discuss diagnosis methods and we point out the use of radioisotope cavography in patients with iodate contrast allergy. We suggest early administration of thrombolytic therapy besides of anticoagulants and we review the literature of previous observation of venous occlusion.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital General de la Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Peñalver
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Worner
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: San José
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Selva
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ordi
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Arderiu
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial; D011859:Radiography; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012086:Reoperation; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
chemical_list: D006493:Heparin
vernacular_title: Síndrome de vena cava superior secundario a marcapasos intracavitarios. Aspectos diagnósticos y terapéuticos.