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To classify anatomical variations of the human coronary sinus valve and determine how these structures affect the feasibility of coronary sinus catheterization.

April 1, 1951CirculationOpen Access

Anatomic Variations of the Orifice of the Human Coronary Sinus

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HHHerman K. HellersteinUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham JOJ. Lowell OrbisonBucknell University

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Anatomical study reveals valve variations of the coronary sinus in human hearts, suggesting catheterization may be feasible in up to 75 percent of cases.

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To classify anatomical variations of the human coronary sinus valve and determine how these structures affect the feasibility of coronary sinus catheterization.
Anatomical examination of the coronary sinus orifice and valve structures in 150 human hearts (N=150).
Identified six primary anatomical variation types of the coronary sinus valve across 150 examined hearts.
Catheterization obstruction is predominantly caused by large membranes, bars, and networks, with prominent Eustachian ridges contributing less frequently.
Coronary sinus catheterization is estimated to be anatomically achievable in a maximum of 75% of cases.

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Hellerstein et al. (1951) studied this question.

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Anatomical study reveals valve variations of the coronary sinus in human hearts, suggesting catheterization may be feasible in up to 75 percent of cases.

Anatomic Variations of the Orifice of the Human Coronary Sinus

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Anatomic Variations of the Orifice of the Human Coronary Sinus

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