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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Avicenna J Med 2016; 06(02): 47-50
DOI: 10.4103/2231-0770.179550
CASE REPORT

Troubleshooting during pacemaker implant in persistent left superior vena cava with absence of right superior vena cava (isolated persistent left superior vena cava)

Mahmadulla Razi
Department of Cardiology, L.P.S. Institute of Cardiology, GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
,
Amit Madaan
Department of Cardiology, L.P.S. Institute of Cardiology, GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
,
Amit Goel
Department of Cardiology, L.P.S. Institute of Cardiology, GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
,
Santosh Kumar Sinha
Department of Cardiology, L.P.S. Institute of Cardiology, GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Abstract

Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) with absence of right SVC (isolated PLSVC) is a rare congenital anomaly that occurs as a result of a degenerative condition in the left anterior cardinal vein. It is generally an incidental finding while performing invasive procedures such as antiarrhythmic device implantation. We report on a rare case of permanent pacemaker implantation in a patient with this anomaly from right subclavian route, albeit most of the earlier reported cases are from left subclavian approach. A wide spectrum of clinicians should be aware of this anomaly, its variations, and possible complications.

Keywords

Device implantation - pacemaker - persistent left superior vena cava


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Article published online:
09 August 2021

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