Axillary and subclavian venous spasm during pacemaker implantation - A case report and literature review.

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Key clinical message

Venous spasm is an important reason for complicated or failed implantations of cardiac implantable electronic devices. Prevention or risk reduction of venous spasm during cardiac implantable electronic device implantation may be achieved by ultrasound or fluoroscopic imaging prior to puncture, cephalic vein cut-down, sufficient pre- and perioperative hydration, nitroglycerin injection and effective sedation, and analgesia.

Abstract

This case report with literature review focuses on venous spasm as a potential cause for complicated implantations of cardiac implantable electronic devices. The case report is clinically relevant as it describes a progressive spasm affecting the axillary and the subclavian vein. A 66-year-old female complained of symptomatic

SUBMITTER: Venet A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11319219 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature