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World J Cardiol. Sep 26, 2013; 5(9): 373-374
Published online Sep 26, 2013. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v5.i9.373
Published online Sep 26, 2013. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v5.i9.373
Persistent left superior vena cava and pacemaker implantation
Daniele Pontillo, Division of Cardiology, Complesso Ospedaliero Belcolle, Padiglione di Montefiascone, Montefiascone (VT), 01027, Italy
Nicolino Patruno, Division of Cardiology, S. Giuseppe Hospital, ASL Roma H, Albano Laziale 00041, Italy
Author contributions: Daniele Pontillo conceived the clinical case and wrote the manuscript ; Nicolino Patruno conceived the clinical case.
Correspondence to: Daniele Pontillo, MD, Division of Cardiology, Complesso Ospedaliero Belcolle, Padiglione di Montefiascone, Montefiascone Facility Via Donatori di Sangue snc, Montefiascone (VT), 01027, Italy. daniele.pontillo@gmail.com
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Received: May 25, 2013
Revised: August 6, 2013
Accepted: August 16, 2013
Published online: September 26, 2013
Processing time: 120 Days and 17.1 Hours
Revised: August 6, 2013
Accepted: August 16, 2013
Published online: September 26, 2013
Processing time: 120 Days and 17.1 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: The letter focuses in detail on the noninvasive diagnosis of persistent superior left vena cava, which is mandatory before pacemaker implantation.