Current status of cardiovascular laser therapy, 1987

Percutaneous laser angioplasty has now become a clinical reality, consisting chiefly of applications of thermal angioplasty in conjunction with balloon angioplasty for the recanalization of peripheral vascular obstructions. In conjunction with this development, various aspects of laser-tissue intera...

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Published in:IEEE journal of quantum electronics 1987-10, Vol.23 (10), p.1756-1771
Main Authors: Isner, J., Steg, P., Clarke, R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Angioplasty
Biological and medical sciences
Biological effects of radiation
Cardiology
Catheters
Fiber lasers
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Laser modes
Laser theory
Lesions
Medical treatment
Non ionizing radiations. Hertzian waves. Biooptics
Optical design
Optical fibers
Tissues, organs and organisms biophysics
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Summary:Percutaneous laser angioplasty has now become a clinical reality, consisting chiefly of applications of thermal angioplasty in conjunction with balloon angioplasty for the recanalization of peripheral vascular obstructions. In conjunction with this development, various aspects of laser-tissue interactions, fiber optic transmission, and delivery catheter design pertinent to the cardiovascular system have come under closer scrutiny. This paper examines certain noteworthy concepts that have emerged from the investigations.
ISSN:0018-9197
1558-1713
DOI:10.1109/JQE.1987.1073241