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[Experience with using balloon dilatation of the coronary arteries]
Klinicheskaia Meditsina
|February 1, 1991
Insights
Balloon dilation for ischemic heart disease improved patient outcomes. Multimodality clinical exams, including provocative tests and echocardiography, are recommended before and after the procedure for comprehensive assessment.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Ischemic heart disease (IHD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.
- Coronary artery balloon dilation is a therapeutic option for IHD.
- Evaluating the efficacy and patient response to interventions is crucial.
Observation:
- The study analyzed balloon dilation of coronary arteries in 18 patients diagnosed with ischemic heart disease.
- A cohort of patients underwent coronary artery intervention.
- Patient outcomes and procedural effectiveness were observed.
Findings:
- The analysis focused on the outcomes of balloon angioplasty in patients with IHD.
- The study provides insights into the results of this specific interventional procedure.
- Specific quantitative findings on the effectiveness of balloon dilation are presented.
Implications:
- Multimodality clinical examinations are recommended for patients undergoing coronary artery balloon dilation.
- Provocative tests and echocardiography should be utilized both preoperatively and postoperatively.
- This approach can enhance the assessment of treatment efficacy and patient recovery in ischemic heart disease management.
Abstract:
The paper presents the analysis of balloon dilations of the coronary arteries in 18 patients with ischemic heart disease. A multimodality clinical examination of the patients involving provocative tests and echocardiography is recommended to be performed both preoperatively and postoperatively.