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[Structural features of the heart coronary sinus in adult humans]

A K Kosourov, V A Ivanov

    Morfologiia (Saint Petersburg, Russia)
    |June 8, 2006
    PubMed

    Insights

    Human coronary sinus dimensions vary by gender, being larger in males. Its shape changes with age, especially in individuals with cardiovascular conditions, impacting its morphology.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular Anatomy
    • Human Morphology
    • Cardiac Electrophysiology

    Background:

    • The coronary sinus is a critical venous structure in the heart.
    • Understanding its morphologic and morphometric characteristics is vital for cardiac procedures.
    • Age- and gender-related variations may influence its function and clinical relevance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the morphologic features and morphometric parameters of the human coronary sinus.
    • To analyze age- and gender-dependent differences in coronary sinus anatomy.
    • To correlate coronary sinus shape and dimensions with cardiovascular health status.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of 330 human hearts (male and female, aged 21-92 years).
    • Measurement of coronary sinus length, width, and shape characteristics at its atrial entrance.
    • Histological examination of 57 specimens using hematoxylin-eosin, van-Gieson's, and Hart's stains to analyze tunics and thickness.

    Main Results:

    • Coronary sinus length and width were significantly larger in males.
    • Coronary sinus width increased with age in patients with left ventricular loading.
    • Shape transformation (cylindrical to conical) observed with age in healthy individuals; conical shape persisted in patients with cardiovascular disease.

    Conclusions:

    • Coronary sinus dimensions exhibit significant gender-based differences.
    • Age and cardiovascular conditions influence coronary sinus morphology and shape.
    • These findings provide crucial anatomical insights for cardiovascular research and clinical practice.

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