Cardiac defibrillator implantation via persistent left superior vena cava facilitated by a coronary sinus delivery system

Europace. 2009 Jan;11(1):119-20. doi: 10.1093/europace/eun304. Epub 2008 Nov 6.

Abstract

Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is a benign vascular anomaly that complicates pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) lead implantation. Thus far, right ventricular lead implantation via PLSVC has been mostly accomplished by forming a U-shaped stylet, necessitating considerable manoeuvring depending on the heart size and geometry. In this article we report a technique of ICD lead implantation via PLSVC, using a coronary sinus delivery system as used today in cardiac resynchronization therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Coronary Sinus / abnormalities*
  • Coronary Sinus / surgery*
  • Defibrillators, Implantable*
  • Heart Failure / complications*
  • Heart Failure / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vena Cava, Superior / abnormalities*
  • Vena Cava, Superior / surgery*