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Surgical angioplasty of the left main coronary artery.

Authors :
Dion, R
Elias, B
El Khoury, G
Noirhomme, P
Verhelst, R
Hanet, C
Source :
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery; May 1997, Vol. 11 Issue: 5 p857-864, 8p
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

The conventional surgical treatment of isolated critical stenosis of the left main coronary artery (LMCA) leads to the definitive occlusion of LMCA, restores only a retrograde perfusion to a rather extensive myocardial area and consumes bypass material. Direct surgical angioplasty avoids these inconveniences.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10107940 and 1873734X
Volume :
11
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs50957479
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s1010-7940(97)01181-0