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[Is the argon laser suitable for angioplasty procedures?]
F Stanĕk1, J Kvasnicka, F Boudík
1II. interní klinika Lékarské fakulty Univerzity Karlovy, Praha.
Sbornik Lekarsky
|July 1, 1990
Summary
Argon laser angioplasty creates defects in atherosclerotic plaques, with effects varying by plaque composition and fiber contact. Its extensive thermal damage may limit clinical use in coronary arteries.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular research
- Medical laser applications
- Atherosclerosis treatment