scholarly journals Isolated Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava Revealed by an Associated Asthma

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
I. Bachouch ◽  
N. Belloumi ◽  
M. Attia ◽  
F. Chermiti Ben Abdallah ◽  
S. Hantous Zannad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Superior Vena Cava ◽  
Superior Vena ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Corticosteroid Treatment ◽  
Inhaled Corticosteroid ◽  
Left Superior Vena Cava ◽  
Persistent Left Superior Vena ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Chest X Ray ◽  
The Right

Background. Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is a rare anomaly of the thoracic venous system. Case Report. We present a case of a patient with isolated asymptomatic PLSVC, who was diagnosed because of dyspnea revealing an associated asthma. An 18-year-old male patient complained of paroxystic sibilant dyspnea. He did not have any anomaly in physical examination. The chest X-ray revealed cardiomegaly with a widening of lower mediastinum. The electrocardiogram does not show any anomaly. Echocardiography showed the PLSVC. The thoracic contrast computed tomography of the chest showed ecstasies of the right cardiac cavities and a double superior vena cava. The patient did not have similar family cases. Respiratory functional explorations led to the diagnosis of an associated asthma. Currently, he is followed up periodically. Asthma was improved with inhaled corticosteroid treatment. Conclusion. PLSVC is rare but can have important clinical implications. Associated severe cardiac malformations must be systematically sought.

scholarly journals Incidental Detection of Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava during Transvenous Pacing

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-54
Author(s):  
S Subash ◽  
Divya Gopal ◽  
Ashwini Thimmarayappa
Keyword(s):  
Superior Vena Cava ◽  
Superior Vena ◽  
Central Venous Access ◽  
Pacemaker Implantation ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Venous Access ◽  
Left Superior Vena Cava ◽  
Persistent Left Superior Vena ◽  
Pacing Lead ◽  
Chest X Ray

ABSTRACT Patients with persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) are usually asymptomatic, but due to its anatomical defects, difficulties in establishing central venous access, pacemaker implantation and cardiothoracic surgery are common. We report a case of 65 years old patient who presented with complete heart block in cardiac critical care and, after emergency transvenous pacing, the chest X-ray showed unusual course of the transvenous pacing lead, which on further transthoracic echocardiographic (TTE) evaluation demonstrated dilated coronary sinus with PLSVC. How to cite this article Subash S, Gopal D, Thimmarayappa A. Incidental Detection of Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava during Transvenous Pacing. J Perioper Echocardiogr 2015; 3(2):52-54.

scholarly journals Successful implantation of a biventricular pacing and defibrillator device via a persistent left superior vena cava

2013 ◽  
Vol 70 (12) ◽  
pp. 1162-1164
Author(s):  
Mihailo Vukmirovic ◽  
Lazar Angelkov ◽  
Filip Vukmirovic ◽  
Irena Tomasevic-Vukmirovic
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Superior Vena Cava ◽  
Superior Vena ◽  
Biventricular Pacing ◽  
Severe Heart Failure ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Left Superior Vena Cava ◽  
Persistent Left Superior Vena ◽  
Lead Placement ◽  
The Right

Introduction. Persistent left superior vena cava is the most common thoracic venous abnormality which is usually asymptomatic, found incidentally during pacemaker implantation. The main problem is related to reaching the appropriate pacing site and ensuring stable lead placement. Case report. We reported a successful implantation of a biventricular pacing and defibrillator device (CRT-D) via a persistent left superior vena cava in a 55-year-old man with dilated cardiomyopathy and severe heart failure. A persistent left superior vena cava was detected during CRT-D implantation. We managed to position electrodes in the right ventricular outflow tract, a posterior branch of the coronary sinus and in the right atrium. Conclusion. Congenital anomalies of thoracic veins may complicate lead placement on the appropriate and stable position. The presented case demonstrates a successful biventricular pacing and defibrillator therapy device implantation in a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy and severe heart failure.

Persistent left superior vena cava and its clinical correlation - A cadaveric study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 118-121
Author(s):  
Sachendra Kumar Mittal ◽  
Rekha Parashar ◽  
Pankaj Kumar Singh ◽  
Leena Jadon
Keyword(s):  
Superior Vena Cava ◽  
Right Atrium ◽  
Superior Vena ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Left Superior Vena Cava ◽  
Persistent Left Superior Vena ◽  
Male Cadaver ◽  
The Right ◽  
Brachiocephalic Veins

Background: Presented is a case of persistent left superior vena cava draining into the right atrium through coronary sinus and finally opens into right atrium. Abnormalities of the vascular system are more commonly seen due to its importance in circulation. Persistent left superior vena cava is rare but important congenital vascular anomaly. It results when the left superior cardinal vein caudal to the innominate vein fails to regress.The venous anomaly of a persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) affects 0.3%–0.5% of the general population. Normally the superior vena cava is a single vascular structure formed by the union of right and left brachiocephalic veins which are in turn formed by the union of internal jugular and subclavian veins of corresponding side, draining the head and neck as well as the superior extremity. Aims and Objective: To evaluate the accuracy of persistent left superior vena cava and to find out the opening of PLSVC and formations of both SVC. Materials and Methods: During routine dissection of Thorax, we have opened the thoracic cage and take out the Heart. during that we found separate SVC and then we did the study on this PLSVC in the Department of Anatomy, Jaipur National University Institute for Medical Sciences and Research Centre (JNUIMSRC) Jaipur and National Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (NIMS & R). Results: We found persistent left superior vena cava in two cadavers out of 30 cadavers (6.66%) one was 64-year-old male cadaver and another 72-year-old male cadaver. Both the vena cavae were formed as of brachiocephalic veins of the corresponding side. The persistent left superior vena cava opened into the enlarged coronary sinus that drained into the right atrium between the opening of inferior vena cava and right atrio-ventricular orifice. Conclusion: It has important clinical implications in certain clinical interventions. It may complicate placementof cardiac catheters or pacemaker leads.

scholarly journals Vena Caval Anomalies

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramyah Rajakulasingam ◽  
Rohin Francis ◽  
Ramanan Rajakulasingam
Keyword(s):  
Aortic Valve ◽  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Superior Vena Cava ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Superior Vena ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Left Superior Vena Cava ◽  
Persistent Left Superior Vena ◽  
Cardiac Procedures ◽  
The Right

Anomalous vena cavae can have significant implications for procedures on the right side of the heart. We report a rare anatomical configuration in a 44-year-old female, which to the best of our knowledge, is the first report of such an association. She had a bicuspid aortic valve in conjunction with a persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) draining into the coronary sinus, and a left-sided inferior vena cava (IVC) draining into a left superior vena cava via the hemiazygos vein. Comprehensive assessment of these anomalies is crucial given the widespread use of invasive cardiac procedures.

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