Coronary Laser Angioplasty: An Update by K.R. Karsch (English) Paperback Book

Description: Coronary Laser Angioplasty by K.R. Karsch, K.K. Haase Since the development of the first laser generator by Maiman in 1960, laser energy has gained increased interest and has subsequently been used in various fields of applica tion. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Since the development of the first laser generator by Maiman in 1960, laser energy has gained increased interest and has subsequently been used in various fields of applica tion. Due to its high energy density, combined with a sharply defined irradiation field, laser has aroused great expectations, especially since laser beams have been used very successfully in various fields especially technology and medicine. Medical and surgical applications of the laser were among the first and have been of undisputed benefit in, for example, ophthalmologic interventions such as coagulation of the retina, or for endoscopic tumorectomy in the bronchial, gastrointestinal and urogenital tracts. Consequently, considerable research effort was made to also apply laser techniques in interventional cardiology for the treatment of atherosclerosis, aimed at removing plaque material from stenosed tissue or occluded ateries and recanalizing tough and calcified segments unsuitable for the well-extablished technique of balloon dilatation. Ablating atheroma rather than pushing it aside was thought to achieve better results. However, it was found that the laser may create rough-edged cuts partly with substantial thermal or mechanical damage to the surrounding tissue, consequently provoking preconditions for unwanted restenosis. Different types of laser generators and probes have therefore been investigated in arterial vessels, mostly focusing on indirect laser effects. Intravasal probes with laser heated metal tips were used, as well as balloon catheters with an incorporated laser fiber designed to heat the surrounding tissue outside the balloon and to, ineffect, "iron out the plaque". Table of Contents Lasers for Angioplasty.- Laser-Tissue Interactions in Laser Angioplasty.- Mid-infrared Laser Coronary Angioplasty — Experimental Study.- Time-Course of Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation following Balloon Angioplasty and Excimer Laser Treatment in an Experimental Animal Model.- Coronary Laser Angioplasty: Clinical Experience.- Excimer Laser Coronary Angioplasty: American Experience with the AIS System.- Coronary Excimer Laser Angioplasty: The Spectranetics Registry.- The European Experience Coronary Excimer Laser Angioplasty: The Technolas Study Group.- Holmium: YAG Coronary Laser Angioplasty (HOLCA). The American Experience.- An Update of Peripheral Laser Angioplasty.- Coronary Excimer Laser Angioplasty: Case Reports.- Coronary Excimer Laser Angioplasty "State of the Art". Long Description Since the development of the first laser generator by Maiman in 1960, laser energy has gained increased interest and has subsequently been used in various fields of applica Details ISBN3662064189 Language English ISBN-10 3662064189 ISBN-13 9783662064184 Media Book Format Paperback Short Title CORONARY LASER ANGIOPLASTY SOF Pages 179 Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-12-19 Subtitle An Update Imprint Steinkopff Darmstadt Place of Publication Darmstadt Country of Publication Germany Edited by K.K. Haase Illustrations 125 Illustrations, black and white; IX, 179 p. 125 illus. DOI 10.1007/978-3-662-06416-0 Author K.K. Haase Publisher Steinkopff Darmstadt Edition Description Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991 Alternative 9783798508828 DEWEY 617.412059 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96389621;

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