Aachen, Germany - Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) is a viable alternative to conventional coronary sinus angiography for imaging the coronary venous system, a new study suggests [1].

A recently implanted left ventricular lead was fixated in the coronary sinus due to thrombosis while attempting to reposition the lead because of phrenic nerve stimulation. A 77-year-old woman was ...

A 53-year-old German man became the first person to undergo a new, non-surgical technique that turned one of his coronary veins into a coronary artery to bypass a blockage, according to a special ...

The coronary sinus (CS) refers to a collection of veins that join together to form a large blood vessel. This vein is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle of the heart. A collection ...

Question: If you take my vein, what happens if I need bypass surgery in the future? Answer: I am asked this question pretty frequently. Many of our patients are very health conscious and want always ...

Our group conducted this study for two purposes: first, to investigate whether the low invasive delivery of MSCs via the coronary vein restores cardiac function in chronic ischemic cardiomyopathy ...

A blood clot in a person’s vein nearly doubles the risk of heart attack or stroke within a year, a Danish study showed on Friday, providing strong evidence the three conditions are linked. Blood clots ...

Axillary vein access has emerged as a safe and efficient alternative for cardiac device implantation. By utilising the anatomical course of the axillary vein, clinicians can facilitate the insertion ...

A three-week-old boy was admitted to the hospital because of cardiac failure with diffuse ventricular hypocontractility and normal cardiac anatomy on echocardiography. Coronary and ventricular ...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a preventable but serious medical condition where blood clots form in your veins. Most often, these clots are in your lower leg, thigh, or pelvis. They can sometimes ...