Pacemaker-induced superior vena cava syndrome with successful treatment by balloon venoplasty.
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.
Kastner
R J
RJ
National Naval Medical Center, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Bethesda, Maryland 20889-5600, USA.
Fisher
W G
WG
Blacky
A R
AR
Bacon
M E
ME
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