| Percutaneous closure of a persistent left superior vena cava connected to the left atrium. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16337045 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Cerebral emboli and abscesses are common complications in patients with cyanotic congenital heart disease and right-to-left shunt. Of those, a persistent left superior vena cava (LSVC) draining into the left atrium, directly or through an unroofed coronary sinus, is a rather rare finding. In order to prevent recurrent cerebral emboli and abscesses, correction of this anomaly may be recommended. We report the first case of a patient who underwent a percutaneous closure of a persistent LSVC draining into the left atrium with an Amplatzer ASD occluder. |
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Authors:
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Els Troost; Marc Gewillig; Werner Budts |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of cardiology Volume: 106 ISSN: 0167-5273 ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Cardiol. Publication Date: 2006 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-12-12 Completed Date: 2006-03-21 Revised Date: 2006-07-12 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8200291 Medline TA: Int J Cardiol Country: Ireland |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 365-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Cardiology, UZ Gasthuisberg, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
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instrumentation* Brain Abscess / etiology Cardiovascular Abnormalities / complications, surgery* Catheterization, Central Venous Humans Male Middle Aged Vena Cava, Superior / abnormalities*, surgery* |
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