Transmyocardial laser revascularization (TMLR) applies laser energy directly to areas in the heart where blockage has occurred, creating 10 to 50 tiny channels. TMLR can be performed in high-risk patients who do not respond to other treatments. Patients report improved symptoms and exercise tolerance.
A variant called percutaneous transmyocardial laser revascularization uses a small laser (a holmium YAG laser), which is smaller than the device used in TMLR and does not require...
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ReferencesAbraham NS, Hlatky MA, Antman EM, Bhatt DL, Bjorkman DJ, Clark CB, et al. ACCF/ACG/AHA 2010 Expert Consensus Document on the concomitant... Read more »
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Lifestyle changes (such as dieting, exercising, and quitting smoking) are the first approach for all degrees of coronary artery disease. Depending on... Read more »
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PreventionHeart disease prevention is important before and after someone is diagnosed with the condition:Primary prevention refers to measures that... Read more »
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Prevention You can help to prevent coronary artery disease by controlling your risk factors for atherosclerosis. To do this: Quit smoking. ... Read more »
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Coronary artery disease or CAD (also known as ischemic heart disease, coronary heart disease or heart disease), refers to abnormalities of the... Read more »