| A case for minimally invasive coronary surgery as primary treatment for left anterior descending coronary artery disease. | |
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PMID: 10613570 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVE: The introduction of minimally invasive coronary bypass surgery has allowed the application of multiple approaches to coronary artery disease. METHODS: Technologic developments have resolved patency and myocardial ischemic issues and increased surgical experience and training have combined to make more coronary bypass surgeons facile in minimally invasive surgical techniques. RESULTS: These advances, along with the decreased invasiveness, shortened recovery and lower cost, suggest the application of these techniques to the primary treatment of disease of the anterior descending artery. CONCLUSION: In selected circumstances such as these in which patient co-morbid risk factors would suggest high recurrence rates in complex lesions or total occlusion of the anterior descending coronary artery and present in cases of in-stent restenosis, primary application of minimally invasive bypass techniques may create long-term benefits for patients. |
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Authors:
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R W Emery; K V Arom; T F Flavin; A M Emery |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery Volume: 16 Suppl 2 ISSN: 1010-7940 ISO Abbreviation: Eur J Cardiothorac Surg Publication Date: 1999 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-01-12 Completed Date: 2000-01-12 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8804069 Medline TA: Eur J Cardiothorac Surg Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: S112-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Cardiac Surgical Associates, P.A. Minneapolis, MN 55407, USA. |
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Coronary Angiography Coronary Artery Bypass / methods* Coronary Disease / radiography, surgery* Humans Recurrence / prevention & control Surgical Procedures, Minimally Invasive* Treatment Outcome |
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