Small arteries of the heart.

Abstract

After a description of their anatomical location and usual function, the small [0.1 to 1.0 mm in diameter] arteries of the human heart are discussed as to their pathological anatomy. Classification according to etiology or disease state is supplemented by the description of histopathological changes which were observed. A final section deals with special experimental utility of the small coronary arteries of the dog for electrophysiological and pharmacological research.