Open AccessCoronary artery and saphenous vein graft remodeling: A review of histologic findings after various interventional procedures—Part VI
Author(s) -
Waller Bruce F.,
Orr Charles M.,
Vantassel James,
Peters Thomas,
Fry Edward,
Hermiller James,
Grider Larry D.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
clinical cardiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.263
H-Index - 72
eISSN - 1932-8737
pISSN - 0160-9289
DOI - 10.1002/clc.4960200213
Subject(s) - medicine , atherectomy , restenosis , angioplasty , interventional cardiology , artery , balloon , vein , cardiology , catheter , radiology , surgery , stent
Catheter balloon angioplasty is a well accepted form of nonsurgical treatment of acutely and chronically obstructed coronary artery vessels. It is also the centerpiece for various new intervention techniques. Their morphologic effects on the site of obstruction has been termed “remodeling.” Part VI of this six‐part series focuses on atherectomy and restenosis tissue obtained by atherectomy procedures.