title: Laser-assisted angioplasty in the patient with peripheral arterial disease.
abstract: Laser-assisted angioplasty is an exciting, new treatment option being used for patients with peripheral arterial disease. Nurses need to be aware of this procedure so that they can provide quality care for this patient population.
authors: K A
authors: KA
authors: Ford
mesh_terms: D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000451:nursing* / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy