Key result
Unroofed coronary sinus syndrome linked to ~114% greater standardized coronary sinus diameter vs normal controls.
Why the study?
Unroofed coronary sinus syndrome diagnosis can be challenging with echocardiography, necessitating analysis of MDCT and MRI findings for better detection.
What are the MDCT and MRI findings in patients with unroofed coronary sinus syndrome compared to normal anatomy and persistent left superior vena cava?
Observational (n=50)
What are the MDCT and MRI findings in patients with unroofed coronary sinus syndrome compared to normal anatomy and persistent left superior vena cava?
Absolute Event Rate: 15% vs 7%
p-value: p=<0.0001
CT and MRI are effective modalities for the definitive diagnosis of unroofed coronary sinus syndrome, demonstrating significantly enlarged coronary sinus diameters compared to normal anatomy.
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Enlarged coronary sinus on MDCT/MRI may support unroofed coronary sinus syndrome diagnosis; extends imaging characterization but leaves open prospective validation.
Kim et al. (2010) conducted an observational in Unroofed coronary sinus syndrome (n=50). MDCT and MRI vs. Normal cardiac anatomy was evaluated on Mean standardized diameter of the coronary sinus according to body surface area (mm/m²) (p=<0.0001). MDCT and MRI demonstrated that patients with unroofed coronary sinus syndrome had a significantly greater mean standardized coronary sinus diameter compared to normal controls (15 vs 7 mm/m²; p<0.0001).
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