August 24, 2019Clinical Anatomy

A novel method with which to visualize the human sinuatrial node: Application for a better understanding of the gross anatomy of this part of the conduction system

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Why the study?

Accurately understanding the location of the sinuatrial node is important for various clinical and surgical procedures, motivating the development of a new, simple visualization method in human hearts.

Population

16 formalin-fixed human hearts

Design

Anatomical and histological study

Authors

KNKUNIMITSU NOOMAKurume University TSTsuyoshi SagaKurume University JIJoe IwanagaKurume University

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Implication

May aid SAN localization in procedures; leaves open validation in larger unfixed hearts.

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Population

16 formalin-fixed human hearts

Intervention

Epicardium removal followed by brushing fat tissue in 40°C water with a surfactant, and histological confirmation with Masson's trichrome staining

Outcome

Visualization and histological confirmation of the sinuatrial node

A novel and simple anatomical preparation method successfully visualizes the human sinuatrial node, potentially improving anatomical understanding and teaching of the cardiac conduction system.

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NOOMA et al. (2019) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a70554331a3df824328982c https://doi.org/10.1002/ca.23459

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A novel method with which to visualize the human sinuatrial node: Application for a better understanding of the gross anatomy of this part of the conduction system

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A novel method with which to visualize the human sinuatrial node: Application for a better understanding of the gross anatomy of this part of the conduction system

Discussion

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Implication

Structured PICO

Cite This Study

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