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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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2017
2017
Intermediate term hemodynamic effects of single inferior vena cava valve implant for the treatment of severe tricuspid regurgitation
Severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR) remains a vastly undertreated disease, with sustained elevation of right atrial (RA) pressure… 
2007
2007
Fungal endocarditis of the eustachian valve in carcinoid heart disease: a case report.
The case is presented of a fungal-origin endocarditis affecting the eustachian valve. During surgery for pulmonary and tricuspid… 
2006
2006
A large Eustachian valve is a confounder of contrast but not of color Doppler transesophageal echocardiography in detecting a right-to-left shunt across a patent foramen ovale.
Review
2003
Review
2003
Eustachian Valve Thrombus:
This case report describes a patient with pulmonary embolism (PE) in whom transesophageal echocardiography showed a thrombus in… 
2000
2000
Steerable control of the eustachian valve during transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defects
Over the past decade there has been increased use of transcatheter devices for closure of secundum atrial septal defects. The… 
2000
2000
Influence of right atrial structure on outcome of radio-frequency catheter ablation for common atrial flutter.
Radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) targeting the cavotricuspid isthmus is usually an effective treatment for common atrial… 
1992
1992
In Situ Morphology of the Ductus Venosus and Related Vessels in the Fetal and Neonatal Rat
ABSTRACT: In situ cross-sectional morphology of the ductus venosus and related vessels was studied after rapid whole-body… 
1991
1991
Right atrial thrombus over eustachian valve--successful lysis with streptokinase.
1983
1983
Identification of a prominent eustachian valve by means of contrast two-dimensional echocardiography.
TWO-DINIENSIONAL echocardiography provides a unique opportunity for imaging cardiac structures that could previously be… 
1962
1962
Function of the Inferior Vena Cava Valve of the Harbour Seal
THE anatomical descriptions of the venous system of the seal have impressively described the large hepatic venous sinuses and the… 
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