Frequency of superior vena cava syndrome following radiofrequency modification of the sinus node and its management.
In a series of 35 consecutive patients, the presence of a permanent pacemaker appears to be a strong risk factor for developing superior vena cava syndrome after radiofrequency modification of the sinus node. Treatment of this complication with balloon venoplasty is as effective as surgical repair.
Leonelli
F M
FM
Cardiology Department, University of Kentucky, Lexington 40536, USA. fmleon0@pop.uky.edu
Pisanó
E
E
Requarth
J A
JA
Potenza
D
D
Tomassoni
G
G
O'Connor
W
W
Natale
A
A
D000328:Adult; D017115:Catheter Ablation; D002404:Catheterization; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial; D012849:Sinoatrial Node / Q000601:surgery*; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013616:Tachycardia, Sinus / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors