title: [DDD-Pacemaker-implantation via bilateral persistent superior vena cava].
abstract: A ventricular lead via the left subclavian vein revealed an unusual course. Venography demonstrated a bilateral persistent superior vena cava. The required atrial lead was inserted through the right subclavian vein with a regular course. In case of bilateral persistent superior vena cava - if preoperatively known - the right-sided implantation of pacemaker leads is recommended. The incidence of this anomaly is about 0.3%.
authors.affiliation: Medizinische Klinik Krankenhaus Reinbek St. Adolf Stift Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Universität Hamburg, 21465, Reinbek.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Seeger
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Scherer