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Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization

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Transmyocardial laser revascularization (TMLR) is a surgical procedure which is used as an ultimaratio method in the treatment of severe diffuse coronary disease. Transmyocardial channels are created in the free wall of the left ventricle by use of a laser. After such an operation, up to 80% of the patients report a significant relief of angina symptoms combined with increased physical endurance levels.

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Krabatsch, T., Hetzer, R. (2003). Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization. In: Berlien, HP., Müller, G.J. (eds) Applied Laser Medicine. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-18979-1_21

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