title: Pacemaker-induced superior vena cava syndrome with successful treatment by balloon venoplasty.
abstract: This is a case report of pacemaker-induced superior vena cava syndrome in which the patient was successfully treated with balloon venoplasty. Six-month follow-up demonstrates angiographic patency and resolution of symptoms.
authors.affiliation: National Naval Medical Center, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Bethesda, Maryland 20889-5600, USA.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Kastner
authors.forename: W G
authors.initials: WG
authors.lastname: Fisher
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Blacky
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Bacon
mesh_terms: D000792:Angiography; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D001401:Azygos Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002496:Central Venous Pressure; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014654:Vascular Patency; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014690:Venous Pressure