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Title: Venous obstruction in permanent pacemaker patients: an isotopic study

Journal Article · · Pace; (United States)

Isotope venography was used to study the venous circulation proximal to the superior vena cava in two groups of pacemaker patients, one with a single endocavitary electrode and the other with multiple pacing catheters. A control group of patients without pacemakers was also studied. Numerous abnormalities were found, especially in the group with multiple electrodes. These findings suggest that venous obstruction is a common complication of endocardial pacing.

Research Organization:
Istituto di Fisiologia Clinica, C.N.R., Pisa, Italy
OSTI ID:
5477505
Journal Information:
Pace; (United States), Vol. 4:1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English