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The Cardiothoracic Surgeon, 2022 Background Persistent left superior vena cava is a well-recognized thoracic venous abnormality, most of which do not present with any symptoms. Its opening into the left atrium is uncommonly encountered and, if present, is noted to be associated with ...
Mohammed Wahaj Ali +3 more
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A Case of Congenital Coronary Sinus Ostial Atresia with Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava [PDF]
, 2023 Introduction: The coronary sinus is responsible for venous drainage of the heart. Congenital anomalies of the coronary sinus are rare and typically associated with other anomalies, such as atrial septal defects or other congenital heart malformations ...
Miller, Thomas A. +3 more
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Persistent left superior vena cava: clinical importance and differential diagnoses
Insights into Imaging, 2020 Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is the most common thoracic venous anomaly and may be a component of the complex cardiac pathologies. While it is often asymptomatic, it can lead to significant problems such as arrhythmias and cyanosis. Besides,
Aynur Azizova +4 more
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Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava Significance in Prenatal Diagnosis—Case Series
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022 The persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is a congenital heart anomaly reported in 0.3–0.5% of the general population and can be associated with congenital heart diseases in up to 8% of cases. Prenatal identification of PLSVC is important to prompt
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Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging, 2022 Understanding of coronary sinus (CS) anatomy and abnormalities is of critical importance due to their use in interventional procedures. Herein, the authors report a rare case of an asymptomatic 72-year-old man with a left circumflex coronary artery-to-CS
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Successful implantation of a permanent pacemaker through a persistent left superior vena cava by using a right subclavian approach [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2011 Introduction. Persistent left superior vena cava, a rare congenital abnormality, can complicate placement of pacemaker leads through the subclavian vein. A left-sided approach is usually preferable in such cases. Case report.
Jović Zoran +6 more
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Intrahepatic persistent fetal right umbilical vein: a retrospective study [PDF]
, 2021 Introduction: To appraise the incidence and value of intrahepatic persistent right umbilical vein (PRUV). Methods: This was a single-center study. Records of all women with a prenatal diagnosis of intrahepatic PRUV were reviewed.
Di Meglio A. +9 more
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The American journal of case reports, 2022 Patient: Male, 40-year-old Final Diagnosis: Persistent left superior vena cava Symptoms: None Medication:— Clinical Procedure: Central venous catheterization Specialty: Surgery Objective: Management of emergency care Background: Persistent left superior ...
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Accidental venous port placement via the persistent left superior vena cava: Two case reports
World Journal of Clinical Cases, 2022 BACKGROUND Breast cancer poses a great threat to females worldwide. There are various therapies available to cure this common disease, such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy.
Rui-Na Zhou +3 more
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Active fixation of bipolar left ventricular lead through a persistent left superior vena cava
Journal of Arrhythmia, 2022 A left superior vena cava persistence was found in a 61 year‐old patient affected by dilated and hypokinetic cardiopathy with severe dysfunction of the left ventricle (left ventricular ejection fraction of 32%) and valvular disease.
D. Nicolis +4 more
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