Frequency of superior vena cava syndrome following radiofrequency modification of the sinus node and its management

Frequency of superior vena cava syndrome following radiofrequency modification of the sinus node and its management

In a series of 35 consecutive patients, the presence of a permanent pacemaker appears to be a strong risk factor for developing superior vena cava syndrome after radiofrequency modification of the sinus node. Treatment of this complication with balloon venoplasty is as effective as surgical repair.

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Veröffentlicht in:The American journal of cardiology 2000-03, Vol.85 (6), p.771-774
Hauptverfasser: Leonelli, Fabio M, Pisanó, Ennio, Requarth, Jay A, Potenza, Domenico, Tomassoni, Gery, O’Connor, William, Natale, Andrea
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiac arrhythmia
Cardiology
Catheter Ablation
Catheterization
Diseases of the cardiovascular system
Electrodes, Implanted
Female
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Pacemaker, Artificial
Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects)
Sinoatrial Node - surgery
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome - epidemiology
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome - etiology
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome - therapy
Tachycardia, Sinus - surgery
Time Factors
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Zusammenfassung:In a series of 35 consecutive patients, the presence of a permanent pacemaker appears to be a strong risk factor for developing superior vena cava syndrome after radiofrequency modification of the sinus node. Treatment of this complication with balloon venoplasty is as effective as surgical repair.
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9149(99)00860-7