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Body Mass Index and Repeat Revascularization After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Meta-analysis

Authors :
Wang, Zhi Jian
Gao, Fei
Cheng, Wan Jun
Yang, Qing
Zhou, Yu Jie
Source :
Canadian Journal of Cardiology; June 2015, Vol. 31 Issue: 6 p800-808, 9p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The effect of obesity on restenosis in patients who undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has not been fully understood. We undertook a meta-analysis for the effects of body mass index (BMI) on repeat revascularization in these patients.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0828282X
Volume :
31
Issue :
6
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Canadian Journal of Cardiology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs34832977
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjca.2015.01.031