title: Innovations in laser applications in the cardiovascular field.
abstract: Laser applications in the cardiovascular system have continued to evolve. These include methods of reducing shock wave effects during laser angioplasty, progress in the area of direct myocardial reperfusion, and electrophysiological applications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Abela
mesh_terms: D016342:Angioplasty, Laser; D006801:Humans