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Persistent left superior vena cava

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Bjerregaard P, Laursen HB (January 1980). "Persistent left superior vena cava. Incidence, associated congenital heart defects and frontal plane P-wave axis in a paediatric population with congenital heart disease".
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is performed to determine whether a fetus has the condition. Otherwise, it is often unnoticed unless an extenuating circumstance warrants further examination of the heart, usually much later in life.
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The (right) superior vena cava (on left) and the left brachiocephalic vein (here labeled as left innominate vein). The left superior vena cava is not shown in this image.
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Fligner, Corinne L.; Clark, John I.; Clark, Judy M.; Larson, Lyle W.; Poole, Jeanne E. (2018-01-01), Poole, Jeanne E.; Larson, Lyle W. (eds.),
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Crispi, Fatima; Martinez, Josep M. (2018-01-01), Copel, Joshua A.; D'Alton, Mary E.; Feltovich, Helen; Gratacós, Eduard (eds.),
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Pahwa R, Kumar A (May 2003). "Persistent left superior vena cava: an intensivist's experience and review of the literature".
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If no other cardiac abnormalities are present, persistent left superior vena cava will not be treated, as it is usually
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In isolation, the variation is considered benign, but is very frequently associated with cardiac abnormalities (e.g.
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is almost always unaffected by the presence of persistent left superior vena cava.
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Marelli, Ariane J. (2012-01-01), Goldman, Lee; Schafer, Andrew I. (eds.),
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Gonzalez-Juanatey C, Testa A, Vidan J, et al. (September 2004).
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may show a "pipe" sign where the left superior vena cava occurs.
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Obstetric Imaging: Fetal Diagnosis and Care (Second Edition)
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Berg C, Knüppel M, Geipel A, et al. (March 2006).
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anatomy
superior vena cava
thoracic
venous system
embryologic
involute
brachiocephalic vein
upper limb
head
neck
right atrium
coronary sinus
ventricular septal defect
atrioventricular septal defect
mortality
morbidity
congenital heart defects
superior vena cava
ultrasound
fetal
echocardiogram
CT
MRI
parasagittal section
asymptomatic
left atrium
deoxygenated blood
cyanosis
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