Endoluminal Beta-Radiation Therapy for the Prevention of Coronary Restenosis after Balloon Angioplasty
New England Journal of Medicine 344(4): 243-249
Article 2001 English
Authors
VV
Vitali Verin
YP
Youri Popowski
BB
Bernard De Bruyne
Abstract
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Beta radiation is effective in reducing vascular neointimal proliferation in animals after injury caused by balloon angioplasty. However, the lowest dose that can prevent restenosis after coronary angioplasty has yet to be determined.
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