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coronary clearance

English translation: sufficient space allowed so as not to interfere with the coronary arteries

04:35 Jul 2, 2005
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Medical - Medical: Instruments / Cardiac surgery
English term or phrase: coronary clearance
"Once the annular size has been determined utilizing the cylindrical end of the sizer, the flanged end of the sizer is used to mimic the placement of the sewing cuff on the top of the annulus and ensure appropriate coronary *clearance*."

I am not sure about the meaning of "clearance" in this context: does it mean that the surgeon should verify that the artificial valve placement does not interfere with the coronary arteries?

Many thanks in advance for any clarification.
Gilberto Lacchia
Italy
Local time: 07:29
Selected answer:sufficient space allowed so as not to interfere with the coronary arteries
Explanation:
clearance: the distance by which one thing clears another; the space between them

I think this is it because of the words "size" and "placement".
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Refugio
Local time: 22:29
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Many thanks!
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3 +8sufficient space allowed so as not to interfere with the coronary arteries
Refugio
3The flow of blood through the coronary clearance is not restricted or is up to the desired level...
Balasubramaniam L.


  

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The flow of blood through the coronary clearance is not restricted or is up to the desired level...


Explanation:
The flow of blood through the coronary clearance is not restricted or is up to the desired level...

In other words, the coronary arteries are clear.

Balasubramaniam L.
India
Local time: 10:59
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in HindiHindi
PRO pts in category: 11
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54 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +8
sufficient space allowed so as not to interfere with the coronary arteries


Explanation:
clearance: the distance by which one thing clears another; the space between them

I think this is it because of the words "size" and "placement".

Refugio
Local time: 22:29
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Many thanks!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  sarahl (X): yes and in medical jargon clearance often means flow :-)
19 mins
  -> Thanks, Sarah
agree  Katsuhiko KAKUNO, Ph.D.
3 hrs
  -> Thanks, Dr. K
agree  Drunya: Yep, whatever tricks they do to leave the coronary openings (ostia) patent
5 hrs
  -> Thanks, Drunya
agree  Elizabeth Rudin
6 hrs
  -> Thanks, Elizabeth
agree  Elena Sgarbo (X): Specifically, the distance between the top of the annulus (must be an aortic one) and each coronary ostium, as seen here: http://education.yahoo.com/reference/gray/illustrations/figu...
8 hrs
  -> Thank you, Elena!
agree  jennifer newsome (X)
10 hrs
  -> Thanks, Jennifer
agree  Alfa Trans (X)
13 hrs
  -> Thanks, Marju
agree  Vicky Papaprodromou
2 days 15 hrs
  -> Thanks, Vicky
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