Journal article
Predictors of improvement in left ventricular function after percutaneous revascularization of occluded coronary arteries: A report from the Total Occlusion Study of Canada (TOSCA)
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The Total Occlusion Study of Canada (TOSCA) is a multicenter, randomized trial evaluating the effect of stenting with > =1 heparin-coated stent on long-term patency after percutaneous coronary intervention by balloon angioplasty of occluded coronary arteries. The purpose of the current study was to compare the effect of stenting and balloon angioplasty on global left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and regional wall motion and …
Authors
Dzavik V; Carere RG; Mancini GBJ; Cohen EA; Catellier D; Anderson TE; Barbeau G; Lazzam C; Title LM; Berger PB
Journal
American Heart Journal, Vol. 142, No. 2, pp. 301–308
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
8 2001
DOI
10.1067/mhj.2001.116960
ISSN
0002-8703