[A superior vena cava syndrome secondary to intracavitary pacemakers. The diagnostic and therapeutic aspects].
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.
Peñalver
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Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital General de la Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona.
Worner
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F
San José
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Selva
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Ordi
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Arderiu
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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
D006493:Heparin
Síndrome de vena cava superior secundario a marcapasos intracavitarios. Aspectos diagnósticos y terapéuticos.