Key result
In bovines, the great cardiac vein originated at the cardiac apex in 78.6% of cases, and anastomoses were present in 28.6% of hearts, primarily between the middle and great cardiac veins.
Why the study?
Anatomical observations of the bovine coronary vascular tree have traditionally described qualitative characteristics, prompting the need to morphometrically characterize coronary veins and their tributaries in cattle.
Cross-Sectional (n=28)
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This anatomical study characterizes the bovine cardiac venous system, highlighting similarities and differences with humans and other species, which may inform its use as an animal model for cardiac procedures.
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Bovine venous anatomy data may inform animal models; leaves open translational relevance to human cardiac procedures.
Gómez-Torres et al. (2024) conducted a cross-sectional in Healthy (bovine hearts) (n=28). Anatomical evaluation of cardiac veins was evaluated on Morphometric characteristics of coronary veins and their tributaries. In bovines, the great cardiac vein originated at the cardiac apex in 78.6% of cases, and anastomoses were present in 28.6% of hearts, primarily between the middle and great cardiac veins.
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