{"product_id":"myocardial-laser-revascularization-isbn-9781405122108","title":"Myocardial Laser Revascularization","description":"Finally, there is a dependable guide to transmyocardial laser revasculariztion (TMR). In this groundbreaking volume, clinicians who pioneered the use of this innovative treatment share their insights on the indications, results, mechanisms, and limitations of the technique. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnder the careful editorial guidance of Drs. Bridges, Horvath, and Chiu, contributing authors explain:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe evolution, science, rationale, and limitations for TMR\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow to select suitable candidates\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eanesthetic considerations and the role of transesophageal echo\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTMR as a sole or combination therapy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you are already practicing TMR or contemplating its addition to your therapeutic armamentarium, this concise reference will answer all your questions about this important new procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e  List of Contrbutors. \u003cp\u003ePreface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Scientific and Historic Precedents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e(OH Frazier, Marianne Bergheim, and Kamuran A. Kadipasaoglu).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Laser-tissue Interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e(E. Duco Jansen and Peter Whittaker).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 The biology of Laser-Tissue Interactions: in Vivo Comparisons and Consequences. (Peter Whittaker and E. Duco Jansen).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Histopathologic Effects of Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization on Myocardium: Assessment of Channel Patency.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e(Kamuran A. Kadipasaoglu, Egemen Tuzun, and OH Frazier).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Animal Models of Acute and Chronic Coronary Ischemia: Effects of TMR on Perfusion and Left Ventricular Function.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e(G. Chad Hughes and James E. Lowe).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Selection Criteria for Sole Therapy and Adjunctive Therapy in Combination with Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e(Charles R. Bridges and Kapil Gopal).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Results of Prospective Randomized Trials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e(Keith B. Allen and Keith A Horvath).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Combination Therapy with Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e(Kapil Gopal and Charles R. Bridges).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Operative Techniques of Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e(Keith A. Horvath).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 The Open Channel Hypothesis for Transmyocardial Revascularization: a Re-examination. (Peter Whittaker and Chad E. Darling).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Mechanisms of TMR: Angiogenesis. (Marc P Pelletier, Varun Kapila, and Ray CJ Chiu).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Myocardial Sinusoids and Non-compaction: Embryology and Relevance to the Adult Coronary Circulation. (Ray C.J. Chiu, Stephen J. Korkola, and Kevin Lachapelle).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Remodeling of the Intrinsic Cardiac Nervous System Following Chronic Transmyocardial Laser Therapy. (J. Andrew Armour).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eReview Published on Doody's\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e--December 2006:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...covers the current state-of-the-art of myocardial laser revascularization, comprehensively reviewing the history, biology, clinical indications and results, and mechanisms of this technology.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe monograph is written for surgeons interested in laser revascularization. The authors are all recognized experts in the field.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book presents a strong case for this technology and a superb review of the literature.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e...a well-written book on a technology that continues to attract interest, although not many patient referrals, after over a decade of clinical experience...useful to surgeons with a keen interest in the subject...\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRalph J. Damiano, MD(Washington University School of Medicine)\u003c\/p\u003e  Charles R. Bridges, MD, ScD. Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Pennsylvania Hospital. Associate Professor of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeith A Horvath, MD, Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery Branch, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, NIH Bethesda\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRay Chu-Jeng Chiu, MD, PhD, FRCSC, Professor of Surgery and Chair Emeritus, McGill University, Montreal General Hospital\u003c\/p\u003e  Finally, there is a dependable guide to transmyocardial laser revasculariztion (TMR). In this groundbreaking volume, clinicians who pioneered the use of this innovative treatment share their insights on the indications, results, mechanisms, and limitations of the technique. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnder the careful editorial guidance of Drs. 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