Radio frequency transmyocardial revascularization enhances angiogenesis and causes myocardial denervation in canine model

Transmyocardial revascularization (TMR) relieves angina and improves exercise tolerance in patients. Angiogenesis and myocardial denervation have been proposed as factors contributing to these benefits. To test whether radio frequency transmyocardial revascularization (RF‐TMR) enhances angiogenesis and causes myocardial denervation.

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