Middle cardiac vein (Vena cardiaca media)
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Anatomy
A major cardiac vein originating near the apex of the heart and ascending in the posterior interventricular sulcus alongside the posterior interventricular artery, terminating in the right end of the coronary sinus.
Clinical notes
Serves as an essential venous corridor for left ventricular lead placement during cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) via coronary sinus cannulation.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Middle cardiac vein?
A major cardiac vein originating near the apex of the heart and ascending in the posterior interventricular sulcus alongside the posterior interventricular artery, terminating in the right end of the coronary sinus.
Why is the Middle cardiac vein clinically important?
Serves as an essential venous corridor for left ventricular lead placement during cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) via coronary sinus cannulation.
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