Open AccessInfluence of serum cholesterol and cholesterol subfractions on restenosis after successful coronary angioplasty. A quantitative angiographic analysis of 3336 lesions.
Author(s) -
Andonis G. Violaris,
Rein Melkert,
P.W. Serruys
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
circulation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 7.795
H-Index - 607
eISSN - 1524-4539
pISSN - 0009-7322
DOI - 10.1161/01.cir.90.5.2267
Subject(s) - restenosis , medicine , angioplasty , cardiology , stenosis , angiography , cholesterol , population , stent , environmental health
Previous reports have suggested that hyperlipidemia may be associated with increased restenosis after successful coronary angioplasty. These studies have been compromised, however, by their retrospective nature, the small numbers involved, differences in the definition of restenosis, and inadequate quantitative angiographic follow-up at a prespecified time interval. The objective of the study was to examine the relation between serum cholesterol and long-term restenosis after coronary angioplasty, using quantitative angiography, at a predetermined time interval.
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