Recanalization of chronic coronary artery occlusions using laser followed by balloon angioplasty

In summary, this observational study shows that combined laser and balloon angioplasty of chronic coronary artery occlusions is feasible and safe, with an acute procedure result of 89%, which is, however, not maintained over the long term. It must be established if adjunctive stent placement achieve...

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Published in:The American journal of cardiology 1996-10, Vol.78 (7), p.836-838
Main Authors: Schofer, Joachim, Kresser, Jörg, Rau, Thomas, Kunze, Klaus-Peter, Kühn, Clemens Romanus, Mathey, Detlef G.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Angioplasty
Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary
Angioplasty, Balloon, Laser-Assisted
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiology. Vascular system
Coronary Angiography
Coronary Disease - diagnostic imaging
Coronary Disease - therapy
Coronary heart disease
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Heart
Humans
Lasers
Male
Medical research
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Prospective Studies
Recurrence
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Summary:In summary, this observational study shows that combined laser and balloon angioplasty of chronic coronary artery occlusions is feasible and safe, with an acute procedure result of 89%, which is, however, not maintained over the long term. It must be established if adjunctive stent placement achieves improved long-term clinical outcome.
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9149(96)00434-1