Persistent left superior vena cava - Wikipedia
In anatomy, a persistent left superior vena cava is the most common variation of the thoracic venous system. [1] [2] It is present in between 0.3% and 0.5% of the population, [3] [4] [5] and is an embryologic remnant that results from a failure to involute.
Persistent left superior vena cava: clinical importance and ...
Oct 15, 2020 · Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is a rare vascular anomaly that begins at the junction of the left subclavian and internal jugular veins, passes through the left side of the mediastinum adjacent to the arcus aorta. It mostly drains into …
Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava (PLSVC) - Cardioserv
Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava (PLSVC) creates a connection from the SVC to the coronary sinus. It is something we do not routinely see on echo but is always a great catch when we do see it! This week we will review the subclavian anatomy and blood flow of a PLSVC.
Persistent left superior vena cava: Review of the literature, clinical ...
Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) represents the most common congenital venous anomaly of the thoracic systemic venous return, occurring in 0.3% to 0.5% of individuals in the general population, and in up to 12% of individuals with …
Diagnosis of Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava: Lessons Learned …
Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is a congenital malformation caused by abnormal embryologic development of the left cardinal vein, resulting in a left superior vena cava that can connect to either atrium. 1 A systemic right-to-left shunt occurs if the PLSVC drains into the left atrium. 2, 3 Although PLSVC often remains undetected ...
Persistent left superior vena cava - International Society of ...
This leaflet is to help you understand what a persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is, what tests you may need and the implication of having been diagnosed with a persistent left superior vena cava for your baby and your family.
Left superior vena cava: revisited | European Heart Journal ...
Feb 2, 2012 · A persistent left-sided superior vena cava (LSVC) is the most common variant of systemic venous drainage. It is present in ∼0.5% of the general population, and up to 10% of those with established congenital heart disease. 1 It results from a failure of obliteration of the left common cardinal vein, and typically drains the left subclavian and ...
Persistent left superior vena cava: a case report and review of ...
Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is an uncommon vascular anomaly; however, it is the most common congenital anomaly of thoracic venous system. It is usually asymptomatic and is detected when cardiovascular imaging is performed for unrelated reasons.
Persistent left superior vena cava: a case report and review of ...
Oct 10, 2008 · Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is an uncommon vascular anomaly; however, it is the most common congenital anomaly of thoracic venous system. It is usually asymptomatic and is detected when cardiovascular imaging is performed for unrelated reasons.
Persistent left superior vena cava: clinical importance and ...
Oct 15, 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.