[A superior vena cava syndrome secondary to intracavitary pacemakers. The diagnostic and therapeutic aspects]

N Peñalver; F Worner; A San José; A Selva; J Ordi; A Arderiu

[A superior vena cava syndrome secondary to intracavitary pacemakers. The diagnostic and therapeutic aspects]

Rev Esp Cardiol. 1991 Aug-Sep;44(7):491-3.

[Article in Spanish]

Authors

N Peñalver¹, F Worner, A San José, A Selva, J Ordi, A Arderiu

Affiliation

¹ Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital General de la Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona.

PMID: 1759032

Abstract

Two cases of superior vena cava syndrome secondary to an endocardial pacemaker are reported. We discuss diagnosis methods and we point out the use of radioisotope cavography in patients with iodate contrast allergy. We suggest early administration of thrombolytic therapy besides of anticoagulants and we review the literature of previous observation of venous occlusion.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Aged
Drug Therapy, Combination
Equipment Failure
Heparin / therapeutic use
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Pacemaker, Artificial*
Radiography
Radionuclide Imaging
Reoperation
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / diagnostic imaging
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / drug therapy
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / etiology*
Thrombolytic Therapy
Vena Cava, Superior / diagnostic imaging

Substances

Heparin