Developmental Changes of the Coronary Sinus Between the First and Second Trimesters: A Pilot Study.

Reem S Abu-RustumKevin PierreMackenzie DyrdaErica SmithNicolas AbcheeCaterina M Bilardo

Published in: Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (2024)

The CS appears prominent in the FT compared with the ST, likely due to differential growth rates between the CS and atrium. Remnants of embryonic structures, differences in myocardial drainage, and hemodynamics may also be contributing factors. Larger prospective studies are needed to confirm these findings and assess the value of the FT CS/A ratio.

Keyphrases

coronary artery disease
coronary artery
left ventricular
pulmonary artery
inferior vena cava
vena cava
heart failure
case control
left atrial appendage
pulmonary hypertension
mass spectrometry
aortic stenosis
transcatheter aortic valve replacement