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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
Re: laser bypass surgery
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Re: laser bypass surgery
by Sue-R, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Sue R. on June 09, 1999 at 14:36:35
Hello, I posted a message previously about my brother who will need either a triple bypass and/or heart transplant. What do you know about a laser bypass technique that is much less invasive than regular bypass surgery? Where is it done and what are the names of some doctors who do this procudure? Thanks for your help.
Hello, I posted a message previously about my brother who will need either a triple bypass and/or heart transplant. What do you know about a laser bypass technique that is much less invasive than regular bypass surgery? Where is it done and what are the names of some doctors who do this procudure? Thanks for your help.
Dear Sue
There is a surgical procedure called TMR which uses laser energy to try to create new blood vessels in very diseased hearts. In addition, there is a newer version of that procedure that uses catheters to deliver the laser energy, avoiding the need for surgery altogether - this is still experimental. If your brother is interested in seeing if he is eligible for this trial he can call the number below and make an appointment with either Dr. Ellis or Dr. Whitlow.
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back.
If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.
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