[Histopathological features of balloon coronary angioplasty]

Cardiologia. 1994 Dec;39(12 Suppl 1):47-51.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Balloon coronary angioplasty revascularization is accomplished through a remodelling of the atherosclerotic stenotic wall. Increase in lumen diameter is achieved by plaque cracking with intimal dissection, plaque compression and medial stretching. Acute complications are frequent (3-8%) and mostly consist of occlusive thrombosis occurring upon fissuring of atheromasic plaque, intimal flap with invagination, medio-adventitial dissection in the case of tearing of the tunica media, and atheromatous embolism. Healing process may be so exuberant as to lead to restenosis within a few months.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary* / adverse effects
  • Coronary Artery Disease / pathology*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / therapy
  • Humans
  • Recurrence
  • Time Factors