Coronary Sinus Articles & Analysis
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Pathophysiology, treatment options and hot topics Improvements In Stemi Treatment The immediate and long-term prognosis of patients experiencing an ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) has changed dramatically since the introduction of coronary reperfusion therapies during primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI). The evolution of these therapies accelerated with the ...
The heart is a unique organ in many respects since its activity is mandatory to sustain life. The heart’s circulatory system and coronary flow regulation are highly adapted to the vital role of the heart in sustaining life and to everyday physiological challenges. Understanding coronary physiology is key for treating patients with ischemic heart disease in general, and ...
The tendon of Todaro, the crista terminalis, the inferior vena cava, the tricuspid valve annulus, and the coronary sinus os provide anatomical landmarks of the circuit. Typical AFL can be described as having a “sawtooth” appearance from an aVF ECG vector used with the Carnation monitor. ...
Intraoperatively, leaflet free-edge length (FEL) was measured with special ball sizers positioned in the coronary sinus, and "normal" annular diameter was predicted from the validated formula: Required "normal" diameter = FEL/1.5. ...