| Diagnosis of persistent left superior vena cava by multiplane transesophageal echocardiography. | |
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PMID: 7553698 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Persistent left superior vena cava occurs in 2-4% of all congenital cardiac defects. The diagnosis is often missed if the lesion is not accurately looked for. Drainage to the coronary sinus is well tolerated, whereas drainage to the left atrium produces right to left shunt and may be associated with brain abscesses and/or embolization secondary to intravenous therapy administered through the left arm. This paper describes for the first time the diagnosis of persistent left superior vena cava by transesophageal contrast echocardiography. Echocardiography is the method of choice in the diagnosis of persistent left superior vena cava, because it can be used at the patient's bedside and allows easy detection of the drainage site. |
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Authors:
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P Voci; G Luzi; L Agati |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Cardiologia (Rome, Italy) Volume: 40 ISSN: 0393-1978 ISO Abbreviation: Cardiologia Publication Date: 1995 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-10-20 Completed Date: 1995-10-20 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8506637 Medline TA: Cardiologia Country: ITALY |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 273-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Istituto di Chirurgia del Cuore e Grossi Vasi, Dipartimento di Scienze Cardiovascolari e Respiratorie, Università degli Studi La Sapienza, Roma. |
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Echocardiography, Transesophageal
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methods* Female Humans Middle Aged Vena Cava, Superior / abnormalities*, ultrasonography* |
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