Channel patency and neovascularization after transmyocardial revascularization using an excimer laser: Results and comparisons to nonlased channels
Academic Article
Overview
MeSH Major
Laser Therapy
Myocardial Revascularization
Neovascularization, Physiologic
abstract
TMR using the excimer laser results in increased evidence of channel derivatives and neovascularization compared with nonlased channels while preserving normal ventricular function. These findings suggest that laser energy may be an important component of TMR strategy.
