title: CARDIAC DEFIBRILLATOR IMPLANTATION via PERSISTENT LEFT SUPERIOR VENA CAVA.
abstract: Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is an uncommon anomaly. We describe a case of a left-sided implantation of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) through a PLSVC, assessing the technical approach to such a procedure, along with a review of the clinical implications that might ensue. Learning objectives: LSVC is a rare anatomical venous variation. Knowledge of its presence and clinical implications will render a lead implantation safer and will limit complications that might ensue.
authors.forename: Ghassan Fouad
authors.initials: GF
authors.lastname: Nakad
authors.forename: Hamid
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bayeh
authors.forename: Bernard
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Abi Saleh
mesh_terms: D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography; D017180:Tachycardia, Ventricular / Q000628:therapy*; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging