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August 6, 2026Circulation120 citations

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.

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CRCharles S. RobertsBaylor University Medical CenterWRWilliam C. RobertsGeneral Cardiology

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
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Roberts et al. (1980) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a74a5e6dbf2de4b9a24aed1https://doi.org/10.1161/01.cir.62.5.953
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