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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac Electrophysiology
  • Anatomical Variations

Background:

  • The coronary sinus is vital for cardiac venous drainage and electrophysiological procedures.
  • Congenital anomalies of the coronary sinus are uncommon but can impact cardiac interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a unique case of interrupted coronary sinus with drainage into the left subclavian vein via a persistent left superior vena cava.
  • To emphasize the significance of recognizing and managing such anomalies.

Main Methods:

  • Diagnosis was initiated with Levo-phase coronary sinus angiography.
  • Confirmation involved computed tomography and direct coronary sinus angiography.
  • A cardiac resynchronization therapy device was implanted, with left ventricular lead placement via the persistent left superior vena cava.

Main Results:

  • A unique interrupted coronary sinus anomaly was identified and confirmed.
  • Successful implantation of a cardiac resynchronization therapy device was achieved despite the anomaly.
  • The left ventricular lead was successfully navigated through the persistent left superior vena cava.

Conclusions:

  • Interrupted coronary sinus with drainage into the left subclavian vein via a persistent left superior vena cava is a rare but manageable anomaly.
  • Thorough pre-procedural evaluation and anatomical knowledge are crucial for successful cardiac interventions in patients with coronary sinus anomalies.