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. 2013 Mar;13(2):84-7.
doi: 10.1016/s0972-6292(16)30609-x. Epub 2013 Mar 7.

Pacemaker lead induced inferior vena caval thrombosis leading to portal hypertension

Sharad Chandra  1 , Deepak Ameta, Sudarshan Kumar Vijay, Sudhanshu Kumar Dwivedi, Ram Kirti Saran
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Pacemaker lead induced inferior vena caval thrombosis leading to portal hypertension

Sharad Chandra et al. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2013 Mar.

Abstract

Inferior vena caval thrombosis is an unusual complication of permanent pacemaker implantation. The clinical presentation due to thrombosis depends on the site of thrombus. We have described here a rare case of pacemaker lead associated thrombosis of inferior vena cava, its diagnostic work up and briefly reviewed the existing literature of this uncommon complication.

Keywords: Echocardiography; Inferior vena cava; Pacemaker lead; Thrombosis.

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Figure 1
2D Echocardiogram - Apical 4 chamber view showing thrombus in the right atrium
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Figure 2
Echocardiogram showing thrombus in the inferior vena cava
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Figure 3
IVC venogram demonstrating no flow from IVC to RA
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