title: Laser angioplasty.
abstract: The current status of the use of lasers in the treatment of vascular disease, including the mechanism of laser angioplasty, is reviewed. The current clinical experience with various laser systems is discussed. Potential modifications of laser devices to improve their clinical utility are examined.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Alexandria Hospital, Virginia.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: van Breda
mesh_terms: D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000379:methods*; D000818:Animals; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects; D012008:Recurrence