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New treatment for atherosclerosis

New treatment for atherosclerosis

Posted By Ed on January 05, 1998 at 22:17:23:









Saw a brief news story today indicating success with gene therapy to treat blocked coronary arteries in which a growth factor is injected into the heart muscle causing the development of colaterals.  Would this be an alternative treatment to CABG for someone with stenosis in narrow vessels that are difficult to graft?  Who would be good candidates for such treatment?  What are the risks?  How rapidly do the colaterals develop?  Where is this treatment being offered?
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