Sick sinus syndrome requiring permanent pacemaker implantation in a patient with mirror-image dextrocardia.
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چکیده
A patient with the sick sinus syndrome accompanying mirror-image dextrocardia which was associated with double superior venae cavae and an absent inferior vena cava is presented. A permanent transvenous demand pacemaker was inserted because of repeated episodes of dizziness and a documented 31/2-second period of asystole. Precise knowledge of the venous system and the location of the apex of the right ventricle was necessary prior to permanent pacemaker implantation.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Chest
دوره 69 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1976