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Geometric remodeling is not the principal pathogenetic process in restenosis after balloon angioplasty. Evidence from correlative angiographic-histomorphometric studies of atherosclerotic arteries in rabbits.

S. David Gertz, Lawrence W. Gimple, Shmuel Banai, Michael Ragosta, Eric R. Powers, William C. Roberts, Louise Perez, Ian J. Sarembock

Circulation · 1994 · 60 citations · 10 references

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Abstract

Geometric remodeling resulting in a decrease in overall cross-sectional arterial size does not appear to be the principal pathogenetic mechanism for restenosis after balloon angioplasty with or without laser in this experimental model.

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