[Transvenous pacemaker implantation for sick sinus syndrome with mirror-image dextrocardia]

Kokyu To Junkan. 1993 Dec;41(12):1201-4.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A case of sick sinus syndrome with mirror-image dextrocardia which was associated with bilateral superior vena cava and an absent inferior vena cava with azygos continuation is reported. A 45-year-old woman was referred to our hospital with the chief complaints of dizziness and palpitation. The electrocardiogram showed a atrial fibrillation with a 4-second period of asystole. A permanent endocardial bipolar demand pacemaker was inserted through the left superior vena cava. Since anomaly of venous system is commonly associated with mirror-image dextrocardia, the angiogram is necessary prior to permanent pacemaker implantation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Dextrocardia / complications
  • Dextrocardia / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pacemaker, Artificial*
  • Sick Sinus Syndrome / complications
  • Sick Sinus Syndrome / therapy*
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / abnormalities
  • Vena Cava, Superior / abnormalities