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coronary vein |
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coronary vein, one of the veins of the heart that drain blood from the capillary beds of the myocardium through the coronary sinus into the right atrium. A few small coronary veins that collect blood from a small area in the right ventricle drain directly into the right atrium. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Guidant's EASYTRAK lead design was the first to allow the physician to position the electrode in a coronary vein on the left side of the heart using a convenient over-the-wire technique similar to the system used in angioplasty procedures. Radlick, "for example a large percentage of the over 5 million people who suffer from heart failure may benefit from bi-ventricular pacing leads placed into the heart's coronary veins. The Venaport LR family will include a variety of new tip shapes and longer reach distal ends which are designed to provide not only easier access to the main coronary vein, the coronary sinus, but will also provide additional stability to maintain its positioning while the physician manipulates the electrophysiology catheter through the guide. |
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