Cross-sectional area of the proximal portions of the three major epicardial coronary arteries in 98 necropsy patients with different coronary events. Relationship to heart weight, age and sex.

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the relationship between the cross-sectional area of epicardial coronary arteries and factors like heart weight, age, and sex in necropsy patients.
• Cross-sectional analysis of 98 necropsy patients
• Measurement of proximal portions of epicardial coronary arteries
• Assessment of correlations with heart weight, age, and sex
• Significant correlations observed between coronary artery size and heart weight
• Variations in artery size linked to differences in age and sex among patients