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Atrial Fibrillation: Guidelines (2026) Compendium / 7.3 Pulmonary Veins in the Left Atrium (Anatomical Variants) - Infographic

Pulmonary Veins in the Left Atrium (Anatomical Variants) - Infographic


Overview of anatomical variants of pulmonary veins draining into the left atrium including the most common four-vein pattern, common left or right trunks and other variations with their reported prevalence.

These guidelines are unofficial and do not represent formal guidelines issued by any professional cardiology society. They are intended for educational and informational purposes only.

Peter Blahut, MD

Peter Blahut, MD (Twitter(X), LinkedIn, PubMed)