Asymptomatic Superior Vena Caval Occlusion: A Complication of Nonthoracotomy Implantation of Cardioverter Defibrillator.
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| Title: | Asymptomatic Superior Vena Caval Occlusion: A Complication of Nonthoracotomy Implantation of Cardioverter Defibrillator. |
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| Authors: | Minen, Giorgio1, Proclemer, Alessandro1 Ircab@mail.Conecta.it, Facchin, Domenico1 |
| Source: | Pacing & Clinical Electrophysiology. Aug1998, Vol. 21 Issue 8, p1676-1678. 3p. |
| Subjects: | Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, Artificial implant complications, Venae cavae, Vein diseases, Implanted cardiovascular instruments, Artificial implants, Biomedical engineering, Diseases |
| Abstract: | A patient with ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy and history of ventricular fibrillation received an implantable cardioverter defibrillator by the nonthoracotomy approach. Four years later, during elective replacement of an exhausted pulse generator, a superior vena caval thrombotic occlusion with collateral circulation through the azygos and emiazygos vein systems was documented. This occlusion occurred despite an anticoagulant treatment in the standard therapeutic range. We speculate that thrombotic occlusion might be secondary to a mechanical vessel injury. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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