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pmid: 33086768
pmc: PMC7589949
A persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is the most frequent anomaly of the venous drainage system. While both a right and left superior vena cava (SVC) are usually present, a unique, left-sided SVC, also known as an isolated PLSVC, accounts for only 10–20% of cases. It is frequently associated with arrhythmias and other congenital cardiac anomalies. Though it is usually an asymptomatic condition, it may pose significant problems whenever central venous access is needed. We report a case of an isolated PLSVC that was diagnosed incidentally during pacemaker implantation for sinus node dysfunction. The venous anomaly was associated with subvalvular aortic stenosis determined by a subaortic membrane; this particular association of congenital cardiovascular anomalies is a rare finding, with only a few cases reported in the literature. We aim to highlight the clinical and practical implications of this condition, as well as to discuss the embryonic development and diagnostic methods of this congenital defect.
Medicine (General), dilated coronary sinus, R5-920, discrete subaortic stenosis, persistent left superior vena cava, pacemaker implantation, Case Report, persistent left superior vena cava, absent right superior vena cava, dilated coronary sinus, discrete subaortic stenosis, absent right superior vena cava
Medicine (General), dilated coronary sinus, R5-920, discrete subaortic stenosis, persistent left superior vena cava, pacemaker implantation, Case Report, persistent left superior vena cava, absent right superior vena cava, dilated coronary sinus, discrete subaortic stenosis, absent right superior vena cava
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