Abstract |
The superior left vena cava with the absent superior vena cava is a rare abnormality, especially when associated with total heart block. We report a case of a patient in which the presence of superior left vena cava and the absence of the superior vena cava was detected during the implantation of a pacemaker for the correction of a total heart block, which led us to use a different technique for the fixation of the ventricular electrode. To confirm the supposed absence, several image exams were made showing the difficulty on the diagnosis of the described syndrome.
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Authors | Gustavo J Ventura Couto, Roberto Santos Saraiva, Alexandre de Oliveira Deslandes, Paulo César de Souza Santos |
Journal | Revista brasileira de cirurgia cardiovascular : orgao oficial da Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular
(Rev Bras Cir Cardiovasc)
2008 Jan-Mar
Vol. 23
Issue 1
Pg. 135-8 Brazil |
Vernacular Title | Agenesia de cava superior associada a bloqueio atrioventricular de 3 masculine grau. |
PMID | 18719843
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Electrocardiography
- Female
- Heart Block
(therapy)
- Humans
- Incidental Findings
- Middle Aged
- Syndrome
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- Ultrasonography
- Vena Cava, Superior
(abnormalities, diagnostic imaging)
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