Histologic appearance of transmyocardial laser channels after 4 1/2 weeks.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 61(5): 1532-4; discussion 1534-5, 1996 May.
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| ID: mdl-8633979
ABSTRACT
Preliminary results of clinical studies suggest that transmyocardial laser revascularization is an effective treatment for patients with chronic angina that cannot be treated by other means. The mechanism of this effect remains controversial. We present autopsy results from a patient obtained 4 1/2 weeks after operation that show that the channels do not maintain patency. Further work is needed to determine the frequency of channel patency and its relation to clinical benefit.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Terapia a Laser
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Angina Pectoris
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Revascularização Miocárdica
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Miocárdio
Limite:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ann Thorac Surg
Ano de publicação:
1996
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos