August 10, 2012Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
Anatomy of the Coronary Sinus and Epicardial Coronary Venous System in 620 Hearts: An Electrophysiology Perspective
Population
620 autopsied hearts, mean age 60 ± 23 years, 44% female
Design
Cross-sectional
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Discussion
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Implication
May favor anterior-inferior CS approaches; extends anatomical mapping but leaves open in vivo validation.
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Population
620 autopsied hearts, mean age 60 ± 23 years, 44% female
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Outcome
Macroscopic measurements of the coronary sinus and epicardial coronary venous system anatomy
Epicardial coronary vein anatomy is highly variable, with the Thebesian valve orientation favoring CS cannulation from an anterior and inferior approach, and the mid-lateral LV wall accessible through various tributaries.
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