• An aortic sinus, also known as a sinus of Valsalva, is one of the anatomic dilations of the ascending aorta, which occurs just above the aortic valve. (wikipedia.org)
  • These widenings are between the wall of the aorta and each of the three cusps of the aortic valve. (wikipedia.org)
  • The left coronary artery originates from an ostium located within the left coronary sinus of the aorta, and, after a single initial trunk (left main coronary artery) of variable length and size, it gives rise to the left anterior descending (LAD) and left circumflex (LCx) coronary artery branches. (medscape.com)
  • The right coronary artery (RCA) originates from an ostium located within the right coronary sinus of the aorta and runs in the right atrioventricular groove to reach the crux (junction of the atrioventricular groove and the posterior interventricular sulcus) of the heart. (medscape.com)
  • From its origin it passes upwards, anteriorly, and to the right, and it terminates in the arch of the aorta, posterior to the right margin of the sternum, at the level of the second costal cartilage. (co.ma)
  • At a higher level there is a diffuse bulging of the right wall, which is known as the great sinus of the aorta. (co.ma)
  • In the upper part of its course the ascending aorta is overlapped by the anterior margins of the right lung and right pleural sac, whilst posterior to it are the right atrium, the right branch of the pulmonary artery, the right bronchus, and the left margin of the superior vena cava. (co.ma)
  • The superior vena cava lies on the right side, and partly posterior to the upper part of the ascending aorta, whilst the pulmonary artery is at first anterior to it and then, at a higher level, on its left side. (co.ma)
  • The right coronary artery springs from the anterior, and the left from the left posterior sinus of the aorta (Valsalva) (Fig. 751). (co.ma)
  • The arch of the aorta lies in the superior mediastinum, posterior to the lower part of the manubrium sterni, and connects the ascending with the descending aorta. (co.ma)
  • The coronary arteries stem from the arch of the aorta by three dilations in the wall of the aorta superior to the aortic semilunar valve. (uaf.edu)
  • The aortic valve is located between the left ventricular outflow tract and the ascending aorta. (medscape.com)
  • The aortic valve functions to prevent the regurgitation of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle during ventricular diastole and to allow the appropriate flow of blood-the cardiac output -from the left ventricle into the aorta during ventricular systole. (medscape.com)
  • The aortic vestibule, or outflow tract of the left ventricle, is superiorly constant along with the ascending aorta . (earthslab.com)
  • The aortic valve closes the opening from the left ventricle into the aorta. (earthslab.com)
  • In the middle of the semilunar cusps and the wall of the ascending aorta, there are pocket-like sinuses-the right, left, along with posterior aortic sinuses . (earthslab.com)
  • The ascending aorta was then opened anteriorly to the left coronary sinus. (ctsnet.org)
  • In this video, the authors offer tips and tricks in the conduct of a type A aortic dissection repair by demonstrating a standardized and reproducible ascending aorta and open distal hemiarch replacement with aortic valve resuspension. (figshare.com)
  • A CT angiogram demonstrated a DeBakey type 1 aortic dissection from the aortic root the aortic bifurcation with a primary entry tear in the ascending aorta. (figshare.com)
  • In unstable patients, the authors prefer to place an aortic cannula directly in the ascending aorta over a wire using Seldinger technique and TEE to confirm cannula placement in the true lumen. (figshare.com)
  • A 44 year old man who presented with a history of chest pain and dyspnoea was found to have an aneurysm of the aortic root, aortic valve insufficiency, and coarctation of the aorta. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It occurs at the isthmus of the aorta (distal aortic arch between the left subclavian and the site of the ligamentum arteriosus) where there is a discrete narrowing [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We report a rare case of a quinticuspid aortic valve associated with regurgitation and dilation of the ascending aorta, which was diagnosed and post-surgically followed up by cardiovascular magnetic resonance and dual source computed tomography. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Here we report a case of quinticuspid aortic valve associated with aortic regurgitation and dilation of the ascending aorta. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In addition, aortic regurgitation was noted as blood back-flow was demonstrated from aorta to left ventricle at diastolic phase (Figure 1f ). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Aortic valve and ascending aorta were evaluated by echocardiography. (frontiersin.org)
  • 0.001) at the Valsalva sinus and at the tubular ascending aorta but no larger carotid diameters. (frontiersin.org)
  • Given the dilated aortic root, a suprasternal short-axis view was obtained to assess the proximal aorta, with the short axis view seen on the third image. (sdsc.edu)
  • The suprasternal notch views are particularly useful in evaluating the proximal ascending aorta, and allow the operator to assess for aortic dissection, coarctation, dilatation of the aortic arch, and retrograde flow from the descending aorta. (sdsc.edu)
  • After ECC institution, a minimally-invasive clamp (Cygnet ® Flexible Clamps, Vitalitec, USA) was applied across the distal ascending aorta, and warm blood cardioplegia was given through the aortic root A "hockey-stick" aortotomy crossing the sinotubular junction was performed and the aortic valve exposed. (annalscts.com)
  • The aortic sinuses are typically more prominent than the pulmonary sinuses. (wikipedia.org)
  • After entering the lung it descends, like the right pulmonary artery, posterior and lateral to the stem bronchus, and between its ventral and dorsal branches. (co.ma)
  • At its origin it has the pulmonary artery in front, the transverse sinus of the pericardium and the anterior wall of the left atrium behind, and the right atrium on its right side. (co.ma)
  • The operation of the aortic valve is same as the pulmonary valve with one important extra process: When blood retreats after ventricular tightening and fills the aortic sinuses, it is driven automatically inside the coronary arteries, since these vessels emerge from the right as well as left aortic sinuses. (earthslab.com)
  • The structure of the pulmonary valve and adjacent tissues is same as the aortic valve, with the exception of a thinner structure, deficiency of well-developed sinuses at the back of the cusps and lack of coronary arterial orifices. (earthslab.com)
  • An aneurysm of the sinus of Valsalva usually arise from a Right aortic sinus b Left aortic sinus c Posterior aortic sinus d pulmonary outflow tract e Right ventricle Ans:a 57. (seikyusho.jp)
  • Aortic root angiography was done of one of the branch pulmonary arter- or local lung lesion. (who.int)
  • An echocardiography showed poor left ventricle contractility with 25 percent LVEF and a small apical aneurysm, severe MV insufficiency that was due to anomalous posterior leaflet and annular dilatation, and the left coronary artery arising from anterior sinus of the pulmonary artery. (ctsnet.org)
  • Before the aortic cross-clamp, the main pulmonary artery (PA) was also snared. (ctsnet.org)
  • Pulmonary artery anastomoses between the distal PA and proximal PA that was reconstructed with the autopericardium was done again with the beating heart and sinus rhythm was restored. (ctsnet.org)
  • For aortic valve stenosis and aortic valve regurgitation, a surgical process is performed in order to replace an aortic valve. (earthslab.com)
  • Transesophageal echocardiogram was used to confirm the diagnosis and can identify complications such as acute aortic regurgitation, coronary malperfusion, and cardiac tamponade. (figshare.com)
  • Echocardiogram confirmed moderate aortic stenosis with a peak gradient of 62 mm Hg and mean gradient of 34 mm Hg across the aortic valve, mild aortic regurgitation, left ventricular hypertrophy and preserved left ventricular function. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Aortic root angiogram showed mild aortic regurgitation and a small and atretic normally arising proximal right coronary artery and a normally arising left coronary artery (Fig 1 ). (biomedcentral.com)
  • This was confirmed with echocardiography which also demonstrated a tricuspid aortic valve with significant aortic regurgitation in the presence of an aortic root aneurysm of approximately 9 cm. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In addition to directly visualizing the dissection flap, TTE can also be used to identify patients with high risk features, such as those with cardiac tamponade, severe aortic dilatation, severe aortic regurgitation, regional wall motion abnormalities, and decreased ejection fraction (1). (sdsc.edu)
  • Each aortic sinus can also be referred to as the sinus of Valsalva, the sinus of Morgagni, the sinus of Mehta, the sinus of Otto, or Petit's sinus. (wikipedia.org)
  • Normally Aortic valve function depends on its 3 cusps, the annular fibrous tissue, along with aortic root/sinuses of Valsalva. (earthslab.com)
  • One patient presented together with SMA an aneurysm of the right sinus of Valsalva dissecting into the interventricular septum and left ventricular noncompaction. (longdom.org)
  • Date of diagnosis, and findings on echocardiography, LA: left atrium, SVA: sinus of Valsalva aneurysm, LVNC: left ventricular non-compaction. (longdom.org)
  • Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm: Defining the optimal approach. (ouhsc.edu)
  • Five sinuses of valsalva were identified with variable sizes, of which the posterior sinus was notably smaller than all other sinuses. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We report a case of a successful single stage repair of a complex aortic coarctation with concomitant root aneurysm, and aortic valve insufficiency. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The scan noted an aortic root aneurysm (8.8 cm), in addition to the presence of severe aortic coarctation, with subtotal occlusion and a lumen less than 6 mm in size. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A multidisciplinary team meeting took place and a consensus was agreed to proceed with a two staged hybrid approach, with the first phase involving an endovascular approach to stent the coarctation, followed by a second stage to perform the surgical repair of the aortic root aneurysm. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is associated with alterations of the aortic wall that lead to a higher risk of aortic aneurysm and acute aortic events ( Verma and Siu, 2014 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Of the 2 intercalated endocardial cushions, the right cushion eventually forms the posterior aortic valve cusp, whereas the left forms the anterior pulmonic valve leaflet. (medscape.com)
  • As a result of this, the posterior aortic sinus and cusp are occasionally referred to as the non-coronary sinus and cusp. (earthslab.com)
  • Towards the aortic wall the aortic valve cusps connect in a crescent shape, rising to points where adjacent cusps are separated by only a small distance (commissures) and descending to the trough of each cusp. (earthslab.com)
  • Our patient was subsequently diagnosed with acute aortic valve endocarditis on a native aortic valve that was complicated by both an aortic root abscess and a contained aortic root rupture, leading to hemorrhagic pericarditis. (acc.org)
  • More accessible to ultrasound imaging, their evaluation could therefore constitute a useful prognostic marker to predict acute aortic syndromes. (frontiersin.org)
  • The presented case is particular due to the rare location of septic complications (meninge and eyes), which had long preceded the installation of cardiovascular symptomatology in a patient with an undiagnosed aortic bicuspid valve. (romanianjournalcardiology.ro)
  • These give rise to coronary arteries: The left aortic or left posterior aortic sinus gives rise to the left coronary artery. (wikipedia.org)
  • The right aortic or anterior aortic sinus gives rise to the right coronary artery. (wikipedia.org)
  • Usually, the 2 coronary artery ostia are located in the center of the left and right (anterior) sinuses of the aortic valve. (medscape.com)
  • The LCx coronary artery supplies blood to the left ventricular lateral and posterior walls through its obtuse marginal branches. (medscape.com)
  • The dominant coronary artery also gives off the posterior descending coronary artery that runs in the posterior interventricular sulcus and provides septal perforator branches to the posterior one third of the interventricular septum. (medscape.com)
  • In some individuals, both the RCA and the LCx reach the crux and jointly give rise to the posterior descending coronary artery. (medscape.com)
  • Along the left anterior descending artery, stems tiny branches, which also connect to the posterior descending artery, and form anastomosis. (uaf.edu)
  • On initial assessment, the physical sel coming off just above the level of the monary artery and 19 with anomalous examination showed a regular pulse of aortic sinuses and going to the left side left artery [8]. (who.int)
  • The operative plan consisted of a right axillary minithoracotomy in the fourth intercostal space, central cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) cannulation, aortic cross-clamp and cardioplegia administration, MV repair through the left atrium, and left coronary artery translocation. (ctsnet.org)
  • We describe, in a 61 year old man, with coexistent aortic stenosis, the anomalous origin of posterior descending artery (PDA) from a stenotic left anterior descending (LAD) artery, as its continuation across the left ventricular apex, in the presence of a normally arising and atretic proximal right coronary artery. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The patient underwent mechanical aortic valve replacement and triple coronary artery bypass grafting and made an uneventful recovery. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A review of literature of the anomalies of right coronary artery and, in particular, of its anomalous origin from LAD and its coexistence with aortic stenosis, is presented. (biomedcentral.com)
  • LAD continued across the left ventricular apex as posterior descending artery (PDA), running along the posterior interventricular septum up to the atrioventricular groove, where it gave off the left ventricular branch to the inferior surface of left ventricle and thereafter continued as the distal RCA without establishing any communication with the atretic proximal RCA (Fig 5 ). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Aortic root angiogram showing normally situated left and right coronary ostia, normal left main stem and small, atretic right coronary artery. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Chohan A, Abraham CJ, Ward K, Ponniah K, Salkini A , Burkhart HM , Mir A . Isolated ostial left main coronary artery stenosis causing ischemic cardiomyopathy in a child with bicuspid aortic valve: Role of echocardiography in diagnosis and follow-up. (ouhsc.edu)
  • The coarctation was just distal to the left subclavian artery, at the aortic isthmus. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Assessment through angiography via the left brachial artery showed complete obstruction at the aortic isthmus. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The aortic and pulmonic valves are known as the semilunar valves, whereas the tricuspid and mitral valves are referred to as the atrioventricular valves. (medscape.com)
  • Subsequently, the patient underwent a series of imaging studies including echocardiography, chest X-ray, dual source x-ray computed tomography (CT) and cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) (Figure 1 ), which showed a quinticuspid aortic valve. (biomedcentral.com)
  • 1. Sobczyk D, Nycz K. Feasibility and accuracy of bedside transthoracic echocardiography in diagnosis of acute proximal aortic dissection. (sdsc.edu)
  • Echocardiography in aortic diseases: EAE recommendations for clinical practice. (sdsc.edu)
  • The role of transthoracic echocardiography in the diagnosis and management of acute type A aortic syndrome. (sdsc.edu)
  • CT angiography was obtained, confirming a Type A aortic dissection. (sdsc.edu)
  • Diagnostic performance of emergency transthoracic focus cardiac ultrasound in suspected acute type A aortic dissection. (sdsc.edu)
  • An option for some people may be a minimally invasive surgery or a catheter procedure in order to replace the aortic valve. (earthslab.com)
  • At the Lancisi Cardiovascular Center, we currently use three surgical minimally-invasive approaches to expose and replace the aortic valve: the ministernotomy, the anterior right minithoracotomy, and the trans-axillary approach. (annalscts.com)
  • The aortic valve has 3 principle components: the annulus, cusps, and commissures. (medscape.com)
  • The truncal septum undergoes a complex process of differentiation, eventually forming the right and left aortic valve cusps and 2 leaflets of the pulmonic valve. (medscape.com)
  • In Aortic Valve Stenosis, the cusps of the aortic valve may get thickened and stiff, or they may merge together. (earthslab.com)
  • Repeat TEE was significant for a thickened aortic root, along the posterior, medial, and anterior aspects, but once again failed to identify a vegetation on the aortic valve cusps (Video 3). (acc.org)
  • The CT scan demonstrated an aortic valve with 5 valve cusps and slightly thickened leaflet edges. (biomedcentral.com)
  • CMR SSFP for the cine sequence demonstrated incomplete closure of the five aortic valve cusps, in which a small orifice was found in diastolic phase (Figure 1d , Additional file 1 ). (biomedcentral.com)
  • The aortic cusps were removed and the annulus decalcified. (annalscts.com)
  • A horizontal skin incision was made over the fourth intercostal space, between the anterior and posterior axillary lines. (ctsnet.org)
  • The hypothalamus modulates the activities of the anterior and posterior lobes of the pituitary in different ways. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Ocular involvement, especially panuveitis (anterior and posterior uveitis), is a result of irreversible, progressive, ischemic changes in the retina and optic disc (2). (researchsquare.com)
  • Approximately half of the patients present eye disease as indolent anterior and posterior uveitis (2) and retinitis (3) that can lead to blindness (4). (researchsquare.com)
  • This 49-year-old woman with Williams syndrome, cognitive impairment and aortic stenosis presented to physicians with right-sided chest pain. (springer.com)
  • Furthermore, the patient had aortic stenosis and was high risk for anaesthesia (ASA grade 3). (springer.com)
  • The patient was an 80-year-old-male presenting with NYHA-III symptoms due to his severe aortic valve stenosis. (annalscts.com)
  • In pneumococcal endocarditis, the native aortic valve is the most frequent location of vegetation. (cdc.gov)
  • They also identified hemorrhagic pericarditis and an infected aortic root especially over the right coronary sinus and the non-coronary sinus. (acc.org)
  • The anteriorly located abscess, retrospectively, was shadowed by the heavily calcified aortic valve on the TEE. (acc.org)
  • it showed a large mitral valve vegetation 1.6 cm × 2.1 cm attached to the posterior mitral leaflet and mild to moderate mitral insufficiency. (cdc.gov)
  • The surface echocardiogram was followed by a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) that confirmed the former and identified mild-to-moderate aortic insufficiency but, again, could not identify a vegetation nor any obvious complication of infective endocarditis (IE). (acc.org)
  • Given the aggravating symptoms of aortic insufficiency and imaging finding of aortic valve anomaly, the patient proceeded to receive an aortic valve replacement with a concurrent Robicsek procedure, a surgery of reinforced aortoplasty. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Right lung is seen to best advantage on the following view a Right posterior oblique b Right anterior oblique c Left anterior oblique d Lateral Ans:b 43. (seikyusho.jp)
  • Mitral valve revision showed marked annulus dilation and A2 segment prolapse because of lateral papillary muscle fibrosis and an anomalous posterior leaflet. (ctsnet.org)
  • The surgical team decided to perform Alfieri edge-to-edge repair between A2 and P2 segments and suture an MV annuloplasty in the posterior leaflet region close to lateral commissure. (ctsnet.org)
  • The vagus nerve continues by traveling inferiorly within the carotid sheath where it is located posterior and lateral to the internal and common carotid arteries, and medial to the internal jugular vein. (medicalnotes.info)
  • HN - 2008 BX - Lateral Sinus MH - Atrial Septum UI - D054087 MN - A07.541.459.249 MS - The thin membrane-like muscular structure separating the right and the left upper chambers (HEART ATRIA) of a heart. (bvsalud.org)
  • The diagnosis of thoracic aortic dissection by noninvasive imaging procedures. (sdsc.edu)
  • Comparison of pediatric patients should not be equianalgesic with morphine for thoracic aortic diseases combined experience from the ethmoid sinuses. (elastizell.com)
  • If the coronary arteries arise from the wrong aortic sinuses, this can put the heart's ventricles at risk of ischaemia. (wikipedia.org)
  • Right and left coronary arteries arise from the right and left aortic sinuses. (earthslab.com)
  • The involvement of common carotid arteries in the aortic remodeling process in case of BAV remains controversial. (frontiersin.org)
  • Endoscopic Repair of Tracheal-bronchial Sinus Tract: Clinical History: 6 year-old female with a history of tracheal-esophageal fistula s/p repair at birth and a right sided aortic arch. (csurgeries.com)
  • CT chest revealed a tract arising from the posterior carina. (csurgeries.com)
  • Operative Course: The patient was taken to the OR and using a 5.0 rigid ventilating bronchoscope we are able to easily visualize the tracheal bronchial sinus tract originating from the posterior carina. (csurgeries.com)
  • 2) High pressure receptors (baroreceptors) - these are found in the carotid sinus and the aortic arch. (endocrinesurgeon.co.uk)
  • The most important arterial baroreceptors are located in the carotid sinus (at the bifurcation of external and internal carotids) and in the aortic arch (see figure below). (medicalnotes.info)
  • The carotid sinus baroreceptors are innervated by the sinus nerve of Hering, which is a branch of the glossopharyngeal nerve (IX cranial nerve). (medicalnotes.info)
  • After aortic cross-clamp was applied, antegrade cold blood cardioplegia was administered, and a left atrial incision was performed. (ctsnet.org)
  • The aortic cross-clamp was applied. (figshare.com)
  • Both ultimately send feedback signals to the kidneys Kidneys The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs located retroperitoneally against the posterior wall of the abdomen on either side of the spine. (lecturio.com)
  • kidneys, (8) lymph vessels from the suprarenal glands, (9) lymph vessels from the muscles of the back and of the posterior wall of the abdomen. (co.ma)
  • Considering that the initial TEE was not confirmatory for IE nor for aortic root abscess, what would have been the best approach to rule out an infection of the aortic root/annulus? (acc.org)
  • The aortic annulus was measured and a 23 mm Intuity Elite™ RD valve was implanted in the usual fashion. (annalscts.com)
  • It is important to open the pericardium slowly in patients with cardiac tamponade, as relieving the pressure too quickly can acutely elevate the blood pressure and lead to aortic rupture. (figshare.com)
  • A flap was visualized in the aortic lumen, significant for an ascending aortic dissection. (sdsc.edu)
  • Near the lower back of the CRANIUM, the superior sagittal sinus deviates to one side (usually the right) and continues on as a TRANSVERSE SINUS. (bvsalud.org)
  • The other transverse sinus is the continuation of the straight sinus. (bvsalud.org)
  • Aortic valve was tricuspid in configuration, moderately stenotic with fused commissures and thickened and calcified leaflets. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Also noted was a heavily calcified and moderately stenotic aortic valve (peak-to-mean pressure gradient 53/35 mmHg, dimensionless index 0.37, aortic valve area 1.43 cm 2 ). (acc.org)
  • Despite minimally-invasive aortic valve replacement (MI-AVR) having gained interest within the cardiac surgeons' community, patient requests for interventions associated with minimized trauma and faster recovery often remains unfulfilled ( 1 ). (annalscts.com)
  • The posterior descending branch of the RCA supplies blood to the posterior one third of the interventricular septum. (medscape.com)
  • this revealed a large posterior ves- 108 cases, 89 with anomalous right pul- gery. (who.int)
  • Coronary sinus, normally located between the LEFT ATRIUM and LEFT VENTRICLE on the posterior surface of the heart, can serve as an anatomical reference for cardiac procedures. (bvsalud.org)
  • The objective of this in vitro experiment was to investigate the impact of aortic root morphology on blood flow in the aortic sinus and to relate these results to in vivo data obtained in patients with a transcatheter aortic valve implant. (senorcafe.com)
  • Therefore, patient-specific aortic root morphology should be considered when selecting and positioning a prosthesis. (senorcafe.com)
  • Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is associated with aortic root (AoR) enlargement in patients with inherited connective tissue disorders. (researchgate.net)
  • Abraham CJ, Salkini A , Burkhart H , Nakamura Y , Mir A . Spontaneous thrombus formation in native aortic root in patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome: clinical presentation, treatment, and outcomes. (ouhsc.edu)
  • After discussion with the heart team, we opted for a nuclear imaging test to determine if there was an aortic root abscess. (acc.org)
  • An emergency fludeoxyglucose F 18 ( 18 F-FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) elucidated a focus of intense 18 F-FDG uptake adjacent to the aortic root calcifications with an extension of the inflammation to the right anterior aspect of the aortic root. (acc.org)
  • Although the outer aspect of the aortic root did not have frank pus, they identified an area of contained rupture and a walled-off abscess. (acc.org)
  • The patient underwent a single stage procedure to treat the aortic root, valve and coarctation with a composite valved conduit and extra-anatomic bypass of the coarctation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The aortic root was transected and the malformed aortic valve was replaced with an ON-X25 mechanical valve (ON-X technologies, Inc., Austin, Texas, USA). (biomedcentral.com)
  • A 32 mm artificial vessel was used to enwrap the aortic root with Robicsek procedure. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The first two images show a parasternal long-axis view, with a dilated aortic root measuring approximately 4.2cm. (sdsc.edu)
  • Our experience with the MI trans-axillary direct approach in mitral valve surgery (MVS) ( 4 ) led us to consider that the aortic valve could be nicely exposed from the same approach. (annalscts.com)
  • HN - 2008 BX - Granulosa Cells, Cumulus MH - Coronary Sinus UI - D054326 MN - A07.231.908.194.500 MS - A short vein that collects about two thirds of the venous blood from the MYOCARDIUM and drains into the RIGHT ATRIUM. (bvsalud.org)
  • Computerised tomography angiography (CTA) was performed to evaluate the aortic pathology in further detail (Fig. 1 ). (biomedcentral.com)
  • The simplest vascular systems are organized around a single dorsal longitudinal vessel possessing segmentally arranged ostial valves and alary ligaments dividing the heart into a series of interconnected segmental chambers lying within a collecting chamber, the pericardial sinus. (biologists.com)
  • Pericardial cysts and diverticula are generally present at right cardiophrenic sinus also within left cardiophrenic sinus, superıor mediastinum, aortic arch level and left hilum. (selcukmedj.org)
  • Initially, the paired primordia of the sinus venosus, like the atria, are located entirely outside the pericardial cavity. (ehd.org)
  • This is the other important hormone produced by the posterior pituitary. (endocrinesurgeon.co.uk)
  • In contrast, the posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis) comprises axons originating from neuronal cell bodies located in the hypothalamus. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Aortic coarctation is a relatively common congenital abnormality. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Aortic valve malformation is a common congenital cardiac anomaly in the adult population. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Once hemostasis was achieved, the graft was de-aired and attached to a dedicated aortic perfusion line for the right axillary arterial inflow. (figshare.com)