Effectiveness and Safety of Extracorporeal Shockwave Myocardial Revascularization in Patients with Refractory Angina Pectoris and Heart Failure

Extracorporeal shockwave myocardial revascularization (ESMR) is a therapy for refractory angina pectoris. Our aim was to assess the efficacy and safety of ESMR in the management of patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) and heart failure (HF) as well as its effects on inflammation and angiogenesis. In this single-arm prospective trial we included 48 patients with CAD, myocardial ischemia assessed by radionuclide imaging, echocardiographic evidence of left ventricular systolic dysfunction and without revascularization options.
Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research