pericardial artery

An artery that branches from the descending thoracic aorta and supplies the dorsal portion of the pericardium.

Type Vessel
Structure parente artery
FMA ID 69329

Questions fréquentes

What is the pericardial artery?
The pericardial artery is an artery that branches from the descending thoracic aorta and is involved in supplying blood to the dorsal portion of the pericardial sac surrounding the heart.
Where is the pericardial artery located?
The pericardial artery is located in the posterior mediastinum, arising from the descending thoracic aorta and coursing anteriorly to reach the back surface of the pericardium.
What is the function of the pericardial artery?
The pericardial artery is involved in delivering oxygenated blood to the dorsal pericardium, helping to maintain the vitality of this fibroserous sac that encloses the heart.
What conditions may be associated with the pericardial artery?
Conditions such as constrictive pericarditis, pericardial tumors, or aortic pathology affecting the descending thoracic aorta may be associated with the pericardial artery and its territory.
How is the pericardial artery examined?
The pericardial artery may be assessed through CT or MRI of the thorax, aortography, or during surgical procedures involving the posterior mediastinum.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.