Cardiac veins have long stood in the shadow of their more extensively studied counterparts,
the coronary arteries. The clinical importance of the coronary venous system, nonetheless …

Background—The purpose of this study was to determine whether the coronary sinus (CS)
musculature has electrical connections to the right atrium (RA) and left atrium (LA) and forms …

The coronary sinus and its tributaries were studied by anatomical dissection in 37 adult
human cadaveric hearts, which had been fixed in formalin solution. An anastomosis of …

The need for appropriate animal models to conduct translational research is vital for
advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. The choice of animal model …

The heart's venous drainage system has been the object of observations and research for
several centuries. Its anatomic and histological characteristics, as well as its distribution and …

Catheterization of Cardiac Veins. Introduction: The coronary sinus and cardiac veins are
useful conduits for the passage of electrode catheters for map** the origin of cardiac …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to quantify and characterize venous valves within the
major left ventricular (LV) veins of human hearts. Methods Fiberscope cameras were …

The cardiologist and radiologist interpreting coronary computed tomography angiography
(CTA) should be familiar with coronary artery anatomy. It has a standard logical structure …

In this investigation, 25 adult New Zealand White rabbits randomly selected from both sexes
and studied. Coloured latex injection and corrosion cast methods were applied on the …

Background Coronary sinus rupture (CSR) is a rare preventable complication of cannula
insertion for retrograde cardioplegia. In the hands of an inexperienced surgeon, this …