They are all tributaries to coronary sinus–a large vessel that delivers deoxygenated blood from the myocardium to the right atrium.We’ve got you covered with coronary vasculature anatomy here. Check out our clinical cases as well to see how bad it is when something is wrong with coronary ...
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Need a refresher on the basic anatomy of the heart? Check out our heart diagrams, quizzes and worksheets. Although the coronary arteries and their branches are considered as end arteries, they participate in various anastomoses (especially during intrauterine life). However, most of these communica...
Heart failure (HF) refers to a complex condition resulting from the structural and/or functional inability of the heart to supply a normal cardiac output to meet metabolic needs. In HF, impaired ventricular filling or ejection of blood leads to fatigue , dyspnea , and fluid retention or edema...
Aneurysm:A sac formed by the bulging of a blood vessel wall or heart tissue. When aneurysms grow too large, they can rupture and the bleeding can be life threatening. Aneurysms that have grown too large should be repaired. Angina (also called angina pectoris):Discomfort or pressure, usually ...
The foundation of the field of cardiology was laid in 1628, when English physicianWilliam Harveypublished his observations on the anatomy and physiology of the heart andcirculation. From that period, knowledge grew steadily as physicians relied on scientific observation, rejecting theprejudicesand superst...
Angiography sequences are performed using CBGA and acquired when the agent arrives in the vessel of interest. These can be useful to assess the patency of a conduit involved. Additionally, 3D whole-heart SSFP allows a comprehensive evaluation of intracardiac and extra-cardiac morphology, ...
Advanced imaging datasets can be integrated with fluoroscopy, allowing the implanter “to see” the anatomy and thereby improving precision during device deployment and ultimately patient outcomes [11]. High procedural volumes in other interventional sub-specialties such as adult interventional ...
Homograft heart valves.Homografts are ideal heart valves for aortic valve replacement, especially when the aortic root is diseased or there is infection. The heart's natural anatomy is preserved and patients do not need to take lifelong blood thinners. However, the limited availability is a drawba...
The graft-iris junction is the site of blood vessel and nerve ingrowth into the graft and it is a region of contact between differentiated embryonic myocardial cells and nonmyocardial (iris epithelial) cells. The roles of these three factors (vascularization, innervation, and sur- face contact) ...