title: Pacemaker-induced superior vena cava syndrome: a case report and review of management strategy.
abstract: A case of pacemaker-induced superior vena cava syndrome is presented with its management. A review of the physiopathology and therapeutic options is presented for this unusual clinical syndrome.
authors.affiliation: H pital Laval, Ste-Foy, Canada. richard.bauset@chg.ulaval.ca
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bauset
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015607:Stents; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents