[Coronary artery stenting. A new therapeutic alternative in Norway].
In Norway the first percutaneously, transluminally placed human coronary artery endoprosthesis (stent) was implanted in the spring of 1991. This article summarizes international experience of treatment with the Palmaz-Schatz balloon expandable stent for coronary use and describes the first two patients treated with such implants at Ullevål hospital.
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Seksjon C: angio-kardio/nukleaermedisin, Ullevål sykehus, Oslo.
D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000379:methods; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D000075202:Contraindications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009664:Norway; D011859:Radiography; D015607:Stents
Kranspulsårearmering. Et nytt behandlingsalternativ i Norge.