Modified bi-caval view-An ideal view for diagnosing left superior vena cava with large left innominate vein on saline contrast echocardiography

Krishna Prasad Gourav; Veerabhadra Rao; Sunder Negi; Sujitha Karri

doi:10.1002/jcu.22933

Modified bi-caval view-An ideal view for diagnosing left superior vena cava with large left innominate vein on saline contrast echocardiography

J Clin Ultrasound. 2021 May;49(4):420-422. doi: 10.1002/jcu.22933. Epub 2020 Oct 6.

Authors

Krishna Prasad Gourav¹, Veerabhadra Rao¹, Sunder Negi¹, Sujitha Karri¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Anaesthesia & Intensive Care, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.

PMID: 33022108
DOI: 10.1002/jcu.22933

Abstract

Left superior vena cava (LSVC) is the most common congenital thoracic venous anomaly which commonly drains into the right atrium via the coronary sinus. Various clinical implications are associated with LSVC and is commonly diagnosed with saline contrast echocardiography. In this case we discuss the importance of a modified bi-caval view over the mid-oesophageal four-chamber view in diagnosing LSVC with the large left innominate vein.

Keywords: left innominate vein; left superior vena cava; modified bi-caval view.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Brachiocephalic Veins / abnormalities
Brachiocephalic Veins / diagnostic imaging
Child, Preschool
Contrast Media
Echocardiography, Transesophageal / methods
Heart Atria / diagnostic imaging
Humans
Male
Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava / diagnostic imaging*
Saline Solution / administration & dosage
Vena Cava, Superior / abnormalities
Vena Cava, Superior / diagnostic imaging

Substances

Contrast Media
Saline Solution