Heparin exercise treatment following percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty in a patient with effort angina.
A 63-year-old female with chronic stable effort angina underwent percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) for a donating coronary artery of the collateral circulation to the jeopardized region. Because of the inefficacy of the procedure in increasing the collateral flow reserve, the patient was then put on an exercise regimen and also received heparin pretreatment. Her exercise tolerance improved remarkably with the development of improved collateral circulation.
Second Department of Internal Medicine, Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan.
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Araie
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Fujita
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Miwa
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Miyagi
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Sasayama
D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D005080:Exercise Test / Q000187:drug effects; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005260:Female; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged
D006493:Heparin