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===Coronary arteries=== | ===Coronary arteries=== | ||
*These are often done first, i.e. before the heart is opened. | *These are often done first, i.e. before the heart is opened. | ||
*They should be sectioned at ~2 mm intervals. | *They should be sectioned (axially) at ~2 mm intervals. | ||
**Longitudinally opening the coronaries does '''not''' allow accurate assessment of luminal stenosis.<ref>URL: [http://www.histopathology-india.net/CAEx.htm http://www.histopathology-india.net/CAEx.htm]. Accessed on: 7 July 2011.</ref> | |||
*A significant stenosis (defined by ''diameter'' narrowing) is 70-75%.<ref name=Ref_HospAuto147>{{Ref HospAuto|147}}</ref> | *A significant stenosis (defined by ''diameter'' narrowing) is 70-75%.<ref name=Ref_HospAuto147>{{Ref HospAuto|147}}</ref> | ||