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Structure of valve of inferior vena cava

Known as: Eustachian valve, Eustachean valve, Valve of inferior vena cava 
An embryological structure found at the junction of the inferior vena cava and the right atrium, which, during gestation, functions to direct the… 
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EndocardiumEndocardium of right atriumHeartRight atrial structure

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Wall of inflow part of right atrium

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Highly Cited
2018
Highly Cited
2018
Gut Microbiota Signature in Heart Failure Defined From Profiling of 2 Independent Cohorts.
Review
2014
Review
2014
Cardiac Platypnea‐Orthodeoxia Syndrome: An Often Unrecognized Malady
Platypnea‐orthodeoxia syndrome (POS) is a rare but clinically important form of dyspnea. The syndrome is characterized by dyspnea… 
Review
2005
Review
2005
Patent Foramen Ovale and Stroke
The presence of a patent foramen ovale has been found to be associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke of otherwise… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Persisting eustachian valve in adults: relation to patent foramen ovale and cerebrovascular events.
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Atrial anatomy in non-cardioembolic stroke patients: effect of medical therapy.
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Eustachian valve endocarditis: Is it worth searching for?
BACKGROUND Only a few cases of eustachian valve endocarditis have been reported. Whether the eustachian valve is an uncommon site… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Right atrial flutter isthmus revisited: normal anatomy favors nonuniform anisotropic conduction.
INTRODUCTION The "flutter isthmus," the part of the lower right atrium between the eustachian valve and the tricuspid annulus… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Role of the tricuspid annulus and the eustachian valve/ridge on atrial flutter. Relevance to catheter ablation of the septal isthmus and a new technique for rapid identification of ablation success.
BACKGROUND Typical atrial flutter (AFL) results from right atrial reentry by propagation through an isthmus between the inferior… 
Review
1996
Review
1996
Transesophageal echocardiographic diagnosis of eustachian valve endocarditis.
Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
Echocardiographic anatomy of the eustachian valve.
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