How does radiofrequency ablation of the saphenous system compare with standard high ligation and stripping? The authors conducted a randomized controlled trial with 90 patients in each group.

April 1, 2003 — Both laser and radiofrequency therapy successfully treat greater saphenous vein (GSV) reflux, according to two presentations on March 29 at the Society for Interventional Radiology ...

Varicose veins are caused by malfunctioning valves that allow blood to pool in the veins of the legs. The great saphenous vein is the most common culprit, according to medical specialists. While the ...

The procedure is carried out with the patient under general anaesthesia, at the same time as coronary artery bypass grafting. An endoscope is usually inserted through a short incision near the knee, ...

Intracoronary radiation therapy is effective in reducing the recurrence of in-stent stenosis in native coronary arteries. We examined the effects of intravascular gamma radiation in patients with ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. Back to Healio CHICAGO — In patients with chronic ...

The use of radial-artery grafts for coronary-artery bypass grafting (CABG) may result in better postoperative outcomes than the use of saphenous-vein grafts. However, randomized, controlled trials ...

Coronary artery disease refers to hardening and narrowing of the coronary arteries as a result of atherosclerosis. This can cause angina and myocardial infarction, and result in heart failure. One ...