Laser revascularization in the management of coronary artery disease.
In recent years, laser therapy has been evaluated for the treatment of patients with angina who have coronary artery disease which is not amenable to conventional revascularization techniques. The results of transmyocardial revascularization and percutaneous myocardial revascularization are reviewed.
Clarke
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Papworth Hospital, Cambridge CB3 8RE.
Schofield
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PM
D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000601:surgery*; D017222:Angioplasty, Balloon, Laser-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D016342:Angioplasty, Laser / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D009204:Myocardial Revascularization / Q000379:methods*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D016896:Treatment Outcome