title: Coronary angioplasty: current concepts.
abstract: Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty is a nonsurgical method of dilating stenotic coronary arteries and relieving angina. Successful outcome is directly related to operator experience. Although the complication rate is low, restenosis remains a significant problem. The role of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty is still evolving, but it has already become a reasonable treatment option for many patients with symptomatic ischemic heart disease.
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Warren
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Warren
mesh_terms: D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence