Thrombosis of the subclavian vein--a rare complication of transvenous cardiac pacing.
Thrombosis of the central veins as a complication of transvenous cardiac pacing fortunately is rare. A case is presented in which symptomatic thrombosis of the subclavian vein arose seven weeks after implantation of a new electrode. The frequency, pathogenesis, clinical picture, complications and treatment of the condition are briefly discussed.
D000368:Aged; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006327:Heart Block / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011859:Radiography; D013350:Subclavian Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*