Ischemia Therapy

Study findings on ischemia therapy are outlined in reports from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Cardiovascular Research Center

Published in Cardiovascular Week, December 18th, 2006

Scientists discuss in "Myocardial bridge. Surgical outcome and midterm follow up" new findings in ischemia. In this recent report, researchers in Iran conducted a study "To investigate the results of surgery and long-term follow up in 26 patients who were symptomatic due to myocardial bridge. From 1999-2004 more than 18800 coronary angiography were performed in the Shahid Madani Heart Hospital, Tabriz, Iran."

"Of these, 290 (1.5%) cases had angiographic diagnosis of myocardial bridge. Out of the 290 cases, 26 (9%) patients underwent surgical myotomy for treatment of myocardial bridge causing significant systolic arterial compression. Patients were examined with radio...

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Source: Cardiovascular Week (2006-12-18)

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