Persistence of the Dilemma: Inability to Detect a Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava Using Standard Echocardiographic Criteria

Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is an anomaly commonly associated with congenital heart disease with an incidence of 3% to 8% compared with the incidence in the general population of 0.3% to 0.5%.1 The diagnosis can be missed easily unless specific preoperative testing is carried out, such as a cardiac computed tomography scan. Although often benign, unusual drainage or presence of an associated intracardiac shunt may have clinical significance, especially during the perioperative period.

Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - June 30, 2020 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Sophia P. Poorsattar, Victor G. Pretorius, Swapnil Khoche Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research