coronary sinus
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of coronary sinus
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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Once in place the device causes an increase in coronary sinus pressure that appears to relieve angina, though the authors acknowledge that the “physiological rationale for a beneficial effect… remains unclear.”
From Forbes ● Feb. 5, 2015
It is delivered through a catheter to the coronary sinus, where it is then expanded with a balloon, blocking flow through most of the vessel except for a small central orifice.
From Forbes ● Feb. 5, 2015
Immediately superior and slightly medial to the opening of the inferior vena cava on the posterior surface of the atrium is the opening of the coronary sinus.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The two major systemic veins, the superior and inferior venae cavae, and the large coronary vein called the coronary sinus that drains the heart myocardium empty into the right atrium.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The left part of the sinus venosus, which does not enlarge at the same rate as the right part, remains as the coronary sinus.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various
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