[Implantation of a biventricular pacing system via a persistent left-sided superior vena cava]

Z Kardiol. 2004 Oct;93(10):813-7. doi: 10.1007/s00392-004-0126-9.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Cardiac resynchronization therapy by multisite biventricular pacing presents an additive therapeutic option in the treatment of severe heart failure. Biventricular pacemaker implantation is challenging in patients with persistent left superior vena cava. We describe in this case report the implantation of a biventricular pacemaker using a left-sided approach in a patient with persistent left superior vena cava.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Echocardiography
  • Echocardiography, Doppler
  • Electrocardiography*
  • Electrodes, Implanted
  • Female
  • Heart Failure / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Failure / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Pacemaker, Artificial*
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / diagnostic imaging
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / therapy*