July 22, 1993Open Access
View Full PaperA Comparison of Directional Atherectomy with Coronary Angioplasty in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
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Abstract
Removing coronary artery plaque with atherectomy led to a larger luminal diameter and a small reduction in angiographic restenosis, the latter being confined largely to the proximal left anterior descending coronary artery. However, atherectomy led to a higher rate of early complications, increased cost, and no apparent clinical benefit after six months of follow-up.