A clinician's overview of laser systems for cardiovascular applications.
This paper discusses the current lasers used in cardiovascular applications and presents an overview on function, characteristics, and tissue interactions of the principal lasers used in this field. The discussion includes the lasers and delivery systems currently in use, or with potential future application, for laser angioplasty and laser recanalization.  Included are low-intensity laser as well as high-power laser applications.
Mirhoseini
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Heart and Lung Institute of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
Cayton
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D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D007834:Lasers / Q000145:classification; D010777:Photochemistry; D011830:Radiation Effects; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy