The Relationship of Coronary Sinus Dilation with Pulmonary Artery Pressure in Pediatric Patients
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2012-06-30
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Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
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Background: Increased right atrial pressure due to pulmonary hypertension may impair venous drainage with resultant coronary sinus dilatation. The aim of this study was to search for correlations between coronary sinus diameter and estimated pulmonary artery pressure in children.