Pereira H, Serra A
Serviço de Cardiologia, Hospital de Santa Marta, Lisboa.
Rev Port Cardiol. 1994 Feb;13(2):151-70, 104.
Since its introduction in 1977, coronary angioplasty has gained wide acceptance and is now the primary treatment of coronary artery disease in properly selected patients. In this article the authors review the technique, current indications, contraindications, results and complications of coronary angioplasty.