Angiographic analysis of normal coronary artery lumen diameter in a Turkish population

Abstract

Objectives:Cardiovascular diseases are the cause of nearly half of deaths in Turkey. Coronary artery diameters affect the procedure and outcome of coronary by-pass operations. The aim of this study was to measure the coronary artery diameters of the individuals with normal coronary artery on angiographic images to assess to provide data for a normal Turkish population and compare the results with studies from other countries.Methods: Seventy-seven male and female individuals between 31-79 years old were used in the study. Diameters of thetwo coronary arteries and their branches were measured in four segments using the Image J program. Results: The mean diameters of major coronary arteries i.e. LMCA, LAD, Cx and RCA were measured as 4.43±0.76 mm,3.48±0.53 mm, 3.11±0.67 mm and 3.45±0.50 mm, respectively. Conclusion:This study revealed that the coronary artery lumen diameters of the Turkish population were parallel with the studyconducted in the Iraqi population especially. A statistically significant correlation between certain coronary artery diameters weredemonstrated also found. The findings of this study will contribute to the diagnosis and the treatment methods for the patients.