Why the study?
Does PTCA improve stenosis and relieve symptoms in patients with unstable angina?
Population
40 patients with unstable angina, mean age 51.0 +/- 8.5 years, 34 male.
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
4.9 +/- 1.7 months (for restudied patients)
Authors
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Supports PTCA feasibility in unstable angina; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Does PTCA improve stenosis and relieve symptoms in patients with unstable angina?
PTCA can be performed with a good early success rate in patients with unstable angina, providing immediate relief of pain and improved blood supply.
Meyer et al. (1981) studied this question.
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