Abstract
The superior vena cava, like all the thoracic veins, has myocardial sleeves and plays a role in initiation and perpetuation of atrial fibrillation. Conduction delay between it and the right atrium has been shown previously. This case study shows delay in both directions during different arrhythmias in the same patient.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Atrial Fibrillation / physiopathology*
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Atrial Fibrillation / surgery
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Catheter Ablation
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Electrocardiography
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Heart Atria / physiopathology*
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Heart Conduction System / physiopathology*
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Humans
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Male
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Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry / physiopathology
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Vena Cava, Superior / physiopathology*