Left inferior pulmonary vein (Vena pulmonalis inferior)
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Anatomy
Transports oxygen-rich blood from the bronchopulmonary segments of the lung directly into the left atrium of the heart.
Clinical notes
Myocardial sleeves at the pulmonary vein ostia are the predominant source of ectopic triggers for atrial fibrillation, successfully treated by catheter ablation (PVI).
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FAQ
What is the role of the Left inferior pulmonary vein?
Transports oxygen-rich blood from the bronchopulmonary segments of the lung directly into the left atrium of the heart.
Why is the Left inferior pulmonary vein clinically important?
Myocardial sleeves at the pulmonary vein ostia are the predominant source of ectopic triggers for atrial fibrillation, successfully treated by catheter ablation (PVI).
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