Left subclavian vein occlusion after pacemaker insertion.
Subclavian vein thrombosis after pacemaker lead insertion is a well-described complication of pacemaker insertion. It is usually asymptomatic due to the presence of collateral venous flow but the clinical presentation is varied. This index case illustrates a typical clinical scenario and the value of computerised tomography (CT) in providing adequate delineation of the venous pathology.
Division of Cardiology, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada.
J R
JR
Vyselaar
K A
KA
Michael
R L
RL
Nolan
A
A
Baranchuk
D000368:Aged; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006327:Heart Block / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013350:Subclavian Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
D000925:Anticoagulants