Persistent left superior vena cava and absence of right superior vena cava

Journal: Italian Heart Journal. Supplement : Official Journal Of The Italian Federation Of Cardiology
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Abstract

Persistence of left superior vena cava is a rare finding. The combination of persistent left superior vena cava and absent right superior vena cava with no other congenital cardiovascular abnormalities has been exceptionally reported. We describe a case of persistent left superior vena cava and absent right superior vena cava observed during pacemaker implantation and confirmed by transthoracic contrast echocardiography.

Authors
Francesco Badessa, Giovanni Pizzimenti, Paolo Grasso, Aldo Merlino, Ludovico Vasquez