Angioplasty

Primary nitinol stent implantation effective in treating atherosclerosis than balloon angioplasty

9 Feb 2012

A three-year follow-up study has shown that an alternate treatment for obstructed arteries in the leg may be warranted. The results are from a clinical trial comparing primary nitinol stent implantation with balloon angioplasty. This examination of the study provides a long-term assessment of the two procedures, which is favorable for the primary stent.

Study Compares Stents to Angioplasty 36 Months After Initial Treatment

8 Feb 2012

A three-year follow-up study has shown that an alternate treatment for obstructed arteries in the leg may be warranted. The results are from a clinical trial comparing primary nitinol stent implantation with balloon angioplasty. This examination of the study provides a long-term assessment of the two procedures, which is favorable for the primary stent.

PCC Chancellor Flores to take medical leave after heart surgery

8 Feb 2012

TUCSON - Following an emergency angioplasty last week, Pima Community College Chancellor Dr. Roy Flores will be taking a medical leave, effective tomorrow.