Two cases of left superior vena cava draining directly to a left atrium with a normal coronary sinus

H. B. Wiles

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Abstract

The most common variation in the thoracic systemic venous system is a persistent left superior vena cava draining to a coronary sinus. A rare anomaly is a persistent left superior vena cava connecting directly to the left atrium. In this situation it is believed that the coronary sinus must be absent. This report describes two cases of a persistent left superior vena cava draining to a left atrium with a normal coronary sinus.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)158-160
Number of pages3
JournalBritish Heart Journal
Volume65
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1991
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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