Acute results, complications, and effect of lesion characteristics on outcome with the solid‐state, pulsed‐wave, mid‐infrared laser angioplasty system: Final multicenter registry report

The solid‐state, mid‐infrared holmium:YAG laser (2.1 μm wavelength) is a relatively new percutaneous device that has recently been evaluated in a multicenter study. Because of its unique wavelength and photoacoustic effects on atherosclerotic plaques, this laser may be useful in treatment of symptomatic patients with coronary artery disease. This study sought to evaluate the safety and efficacy of mid‐infrared laser angioplasty in the treatment of coronary artery lesions.

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