Recanalization of chronic coronary artery occlusions using laser followed by balloon angioplasty

In summary, this observational study shows that combined laser and balloon angioplasty of chronic coronary artery occlusions is feasible and safe, with an acute procedure result of 89%, which is, however, not maintained over the long term. It must be established if adjunctive stent placement achieve...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American journal of cardiology 1996-10, Vol.78 (7), p.836-838
Hauptverfasser:	Schofer, Joachim, Kresser, Jörg, Rau, Thomas, Kunze, Klaus-Peter, Kühn, Clemens Romanus, Mathey, Detlef G.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Angioplasty Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary Angioplasty, Balloon, Laser-Assisted Biological and medical sciences Cardiology. Vascular system Coronary Angiography Coronary Disease - diagnostic imaging Coronary Disease - therapy Coronary heart disease Female Follow-Up Studies Heart Humans Lasers Male Medical research Medical sciences Middle Aged Prospective Studies Recurrence
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Zusammenfassung:	In summary, this observational study shows that combined laser and balloon angioplasty of chronic coronary artery occlusions is feasible and safe, with an acute procedure result of 89%, which is, however, not maintained over the long term. It must be established if adjunctive stent placement achieves improved long-term clinical outcome.
ISSN:	0002-9149 1879-1913
DOI:	10.1016/S0002-9149(96)00434-1