atrioventricular nodal artery

atrioventricular node branch of right coronary artery

An artery that branches from the right coronary artery and supplies the atrioventricular node.

Loại Vessel
Cấu trúc cha artery
Tên Latin atrioventricular node branch of right coronary artery
FMA ID 3851

Câu hỏi thường gặp

What is the atrioventricular nodal artery?
The atrioventricular (AV) nodal artery is a small but critical coronary artery that supplies blood to the atrioventricular node, the specialized cardiac tissue responsible for conducting electrical impulses from the atria to the ventricles.
Which coronary artery gives rise to the AV nodal artery?
In the majority of people (approximately 80–90%), the AV nodal artery branches from the right coronary artery at the crux of the heart, which is the posterior intersection of the interventricular and atrioventricular grooves. In the remaining individuals with left-dominant circulation, it arises from the left circumflex artery.
What happens when the AV nodal artery is blocked?
Occlusion of the AV nodal artery can cause ischemia of the AV node, leading to atrioventricular conduction disturbances such as first-degree, second-degree, or complete (third-degree) heart block. This is commonly seen in inferior myocardial infarctions caused by right coronary artery occlusion.
Why is the origin of the AV nodal artery clinically important?
Knowing the coronary dominance pattern determines which artery supplies the AV node. In right-dominant individuals, inferior MI (right coronary artery territory) is more likely to cause AV block than anterior MI. Identifying this relationship guides prognosis and management of conduction disturbances after myocardial infarction.
Is the AV nodal artery the same as the AV nodal branch?
Yes, these terms are used interchangeably. It is a small branch that specifically targets the AV node, distinct from the larger septal perforating branches that supply the bundle of His and bundle branches, though all these structures form the cardiac conduction system.

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