Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava: Imaging Correlation

J Invasive Cardiol. 2018 May;30(5):E39-E40.

Abstract

In this heart failure patient, TEE images confirm the presence of the persistent left SVC with a dilated coronary sinus, severe mitral regurgitation, and aortic stenosis. Computed tomography reveals an isolated persistent left SVC and rules out anomalous pulmonary vein drainage or additional congenital disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Echocardiography / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
  • Vascular Malformations / diagnosis*
  • Vena Cava, Superior / abnormalities*
  • Vena Cava, Superior / diagnostic imaging