title: Excimer laser revascularization of saphenous vein grafts in acute myocardial infarction.
abstract: Patients who develop acute myocardial infarction due to occlusion in a saphenous vein graft (SVG) constitute a revascularization challenge. Excimer laser angioplasty may have a potential advantage in the treatment of SVGs, since its 308 nanometer wavelength is avidly absorbed by both atherosclerotic plaque and thrombus. The data presented herein support the notion that excimer laser angioplasty is a technology that has a potential role in achieving adequate revascularization outcomes in this selected, high-risk patient population.
authors.affiliation: Watson Clinic, LLP, 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL, 33805 USA. debersole@pol.net
authors.forename: Douglas
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ebersole
authors.forename: Johannes B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Dahm
authors.forename: Tony
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Das
authors.forename: Hooman
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Madyoon
authors.forename: Kishor
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Vora
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Baker
authors.forename: Daid
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hilton
authors.forename: Edwin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Alderman
authors.forename: On
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Topaz
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017222:Angioplasty, Balloon, Laser-Assisted; D015331:Cohort Studies; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003326:Coronary Circulation / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D009204:Myocardial Revascularization; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013318:Stroke Volume / Q000502:physiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome