NOTE: This resource is designed to provide a concise introduction
to a variety of screening, diagnostic, and treatment procedures.
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and reflect the most up-to-date, evidence-based information.
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to expect when you undergo a particular procedure. Some details have been
intentionally omitted to make the animation more accessible.
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hospital stay, and the surgical techniques used can vary based on the
severity of your condition, your doctor's experience, the hospital's
protocol, and other factors. Be sure to thoroughly discuss the details
of your procedure with your doctor beforehand.
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Fuentes:
Cleman MW. Coronary angioplasty and interventional cardiology. In: Zaret BL, Moser M, Cohen LS, eds. Yale University School of Medicine Heart Book [e-book]. New Haven, CT: Yale University School of Medicine; 1992(updated 2002):305-311. Disponible en: Http://info.med.yale.edu/library/heartbk/24.pdf Accedido en Julio 24, 2003.
American Heart Association. Stent procedure. Disponible en: Http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4721 Accedido en Julio 24, 2003.
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. Treatment of coronary artery disease at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville. Disponible en: Http://www.mayoclinic.org/coronaryartery-jax/index.html Accedido en Julio 24, 2003.
American Heart Association. What is coronary angioplasty? Disponible en: Http://www.americanheart.org/downloadable/heart/1046795664928WhatIsCoronaryAngioplasty.pdf Accedido en Julio 24, 2003.
La información aquí suministrada complementa la atención recibida por su médico. De ninguna forma intenta sustituir el consejo de un professional medico. LLAME A SU MEDICO DE INMEDIATO SI PIENSA QUE PODRIA TENER UNA EMERGENCIA. Siempre busque consejo médico antes de comenzar un nuevo tratamiento o si tiene preguntas sobre una condición médica.
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