Transluminal carbon dioxide-laser catheter angioplasty for dissolution of atherosclerotic plaques

Michael Eldar, Alexander Battler, Henry N. Neufeld*, Edith Gaton, Rami Arieli, Solange Akselrod, Arie Levite, Abraham Katzir

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Abstract

Carbon dioxide laser energy was used for the dissolution of atheromatous plaques. Flexible, nontoxic infrared optical fibers were used for the transmission of the carbon dioxide laser beam intraarterially. Dissolution of plaques and recanalization of obstructed arteries were achieved both in vitro and in vivo with controllable damage to the vessel walls.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)135-137
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of the American College of Cardiology
Volume3
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1984

Funding

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Istael National Academy of SCiences

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