1993
Coronary angioplasty with gradual versus rapid balloon inflation: Initial results and complications
Ilia R, Cabin H, McConnell S, Cleman M, Remetz M. Coronary angioplasty with gradual versus rapid balloon inflation: Initial results and complications. Catheterization And Cardiovascular Interventions 1993, 29: 199-202. PMID: 8402842, DOI: 10.1002/ccd.1810290305.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInflation protocolFrequency of dissectionLesion morphological characteristicsRapid balloon inflationProcedure-related complicationsComplete success rateSuccess rateGradual inflationUnstable anginaComplication rateCoronary angioplastySignificant group differencesArterial damageBalloon inflationDissection rateHigh success rateDiseased vesselsMore lesionsPatientsLesionsInflation groupGroup differencesAngioplastyComplicationsVessel diameter ratio
1986
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty of the “culprit lesion” for management of unstable angina pectoris in patients with multivessel coronary artery disease
Wohlgelernter D, Cleman M, Highman H, Zaret B. Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty of the “culprit lesion” for management of unstable angina pectoris in patients with multivessel coronary artery disease. The American Journal Of Cardiology 1986, 58: 460-464. PMID: 2944366, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9149(86)90015-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPercutaneous transluminal coronary angioplastyMultivessel coronary artery diseaseCoronary artery diseaseCulprit lesionTransluminal coronary angioplastyUnstable angina pectorisUnstable anginaAngina pectorisArtery diseaseCoronary angioplastyLong-term clinical improvementIntracoronary filling defectsOptimal medical therapyUnstable angina refractoryFeasible therapeutic optionPrimary success rateProcedure-related complicationsAngina refractoryRecurrent anginaSubtotal obstructionAngiographic evidenceClinical improvementCoronary thrombosisMedical therapyCoronary lesions