Transvenous pacing via a disconnected superior vena cava in a patient with transposition of the great arteries

Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2008 Sep;31(9):1226-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2008.01168.x.

Abstract

We describe successful implantation of a permanent pacemaker via the right subclavian vein in a 28-year-old man with operated transposition of the great arteries where the superior vena cava is completely disconnected from the systemic venous atrium following a previous Glenn procedure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / prevention & control*
  • Cardiac Pacing, Artificial / methods*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Pacemaker, Artificial*
  • Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
  • Transposition of Great Vessels
  • Vena Cava, Superior / abnormalities*
  • Vena Cava, Superior / surgery*