Transmyocardial laser revascularization (TMLR) in patients with unstable angina and low ejection fraction

Georg Lutter

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery · 1998 · 49 citations · 14 references

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Abstract

The reported data support our concept to start IABP preoperatively in patients with reduced LV contractile reserve in order to provide cardiac support during the postoperative phase of reversible decline of LV-function induced by TMLR.

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