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The posterior interventricular artery (PIV), or posterior descending artery (PDA), is typically a branch of the [[right coronary artery]] (80%, known as right dominance) which runs in the [[posterior interventricular sulcus]] to the [[apex of the heart]] where it meets with the [[anterior interventricular artery]]. Alternatively, the PIV can be a branch of the [[circumflex coronary artery]] (20%, known as left dominance) which itself is a branch of the [[left coronary artery]]. | The posterior interventricular artery (PIV), or posterior descending artery (PDA), is typically a branch of the [[right coronary artery]] (80%, known as right dominance) which runs in the [[posterior interventricular sulcus]] to the [[apex of the heart]] where it meets with the [[anterior interventricular artery]]. Alternatively, the PIV can be a branch of the [[circumflex coronary artery]] (20%, known as left dominance) which itself is a branch of the [[left coronary artery]]. | ||
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Revision as of 04:20, 2 September 2013
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Template:Infobox Artery
Overview
The posterior interventricular artery (PIV), or posterior descending artery (PDA), is typically a branch of the right coronary artery (80%, known as right dominance) which runs in the posterior interventricular sulcus to the apex of the heart where it meets with the anterior interventricular artery. Alternatively, the PIV can be a branch of the circumflex coronary artery (20%, known as left dominance) which itself is a branch of the left coronary artery.