Key result
A 58-year-old man developed superior vena cava syndrome due to thrombosis and stenosis induced by permanent pacemaker leads implanted over 5 years prior, which resolved with multimodal therapy.
Population
A 58-year-old man with a permanent pacemaker implanted for symptomatic bradycardia over 5 years ago…
Design
Case_report
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May warrant vigilance for late SVC syndrome in pacemaker patients; single case leaves open true incidence and optimal prevention.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights superior vena cava syndrome as a potential late complication of permanent pacemaker implantation due to lead-induced thrombosis and stenosis.
Gebreyes et al. (2012) conducted a case report in Superior vena cava syndrome (n=1). Permanent pacemaker leads was evaluated. A 58-year-old man developed superior vena cava syndrome due to thrombosis and stenosis induced by permanent pacemaker leads implanted over 5 years prior, which resolved with multimodal therapy.
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