Comparison of Transmyocardial Revascularization with Medical Therapy in Patients with Refractory Angina

B. Allen, Keith; D. Dowling, Robert; L. Fudge, Tommy; Phillip Schoettle, G.; L. Selinger, Samuel; M. Gangahar, Deepak; W. Angell, William; R. Petracek, Michael; J. Shaar, Carl; W. O’Neill, William

doi:10.1056/nejm199909303411403

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Comparison of Transmyocardial Revascularization with Medical Therapy in Patients with Refractory Angina

Published in New England Journal of Medicine • Sep 30, 1999

Authors:

Keith B. Allen

Robert D. Dowling

Tommy L. Fudge

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Transmyocardial revascularization involves the creation of channels in the myocardium with a laser to relieve angina. We compared the safety and efficacy of transmyocardial revascularization performed with a holmium laser with those of medical therapy in patients with refractory class IV...

Subject

Medicine

Revascularization

Angina

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