Abstract
Background: Low-energy shock wave (SW) therapy has improved myocardial ischemia in both a porcine model and in patients with severe angina pectoris. Methods and Results: To further confirm the effectiveness and safety of SW therapy, 8 patients with severe angina pectoris were treated with SW therapy in a double-blind, placebo-controlled and cross-over manner. SW therapy, but not placebo, significantly improved chest pain symptoms and cardiac function without any complications or adverse effects. Conclusions: Extracorporeal cardiac SW therapy is an effective, safe and non-invasive therapeutic option for severe angina pectoris.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 589-591 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Circulation Journal |
Volume | 74 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 Mar |
Keywords
- Angina pectoris
- Angiogenesis
- Myocardial ischemia
- Shock wave
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine