Atherectomy for coronary artery disease

References

Citations

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  2. Simonton CA, et al. (1998). Optimal directional coronary atherectomy: Final results of the optimal atherectomy restenosis study (OARS). Circulation, 97(4): 332–339.


Author: Robin Parks, MS Last Updated: May 29, 2008
Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology
Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition

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