[DDD pacemaker implantation during atrial fibrillation in a patient with persistent left superior vena cava].

Abstract

The case of 65-year-old male patient who underwent DDD pacemaker implantation due to symptomatic tachy-brady syndrome with first degree AV block is presented. During the procedure a paroxysmal atrial fibrillation occured and the presence of persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) was diagnosed. The "straight" passive fixation leads were introduced through the PLSVC and placed in the right atrium and ventricle, using curved stylets. Atrial lead implantation during atrial fibrillation is discussed. At three month, a follow-up revealed normal DDD pacemaker function.

• Authors: Jacek Lelakowski, Kazimierz Haberka, Jacek Majewski, Jacek Bednarek, Barbara Małecka
• Journal: Wiadomosci lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland : 1960) (Wiad Lek) Vol. 58 Issue 11-12 Pg. 694-6 ( 2005) ISSN: 0043-5147 [Print] Poland
• Vernacular Title: Implantacja rozrusznika przedsionkowo-komorowego DDD w trakcie napadu migotania przedsionków u chorego z przetrwała lewa zyła główna górna.
• PMID: 16594487 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Aged
• Atrial Fibrillation (complications, surgery)
• Humans
• Male
• Pacemaker, Artificial
• Prosthesis Implantation
• Superior Vena Cava Syndrome (complications)