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In order to determine the changes in stenotic lesions following coronary angioplasty, detailed quantitative angiographie measurements were performed in 254 patients (292 lesions) immediately post-angioplasty and then at one of three predetermined follow-up times, at 30, 60 or 90 days. The absolute changes in mm of the minimal lumen diameter were compared for the three groups, and a relatively high follow-up rate of 88% was achieved. In the groups of patients followed-up at 30 and 60 days, the response was variable with 6% of the lesions showing a significant improvement in both groups and 1% and 12% respectively, showing a deterioration. At 90 days no lesions were seen to improve with 23% deteriorating.
Early following angioplasty lesions exhibit a variable response with more improving than deteriorating. At 60 days the restenosis process is evident, with the number of lesions deteriorating almost doubling between 60 days and 90 days.
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Beatt, K.J., Luijten, H.E., Reiber, J.H.C., Serruys, P.W. (1988). Early regression and late progression in coronary artery lesions in the first 3 months following coronary angioplasty. In: Reiber, J.H.C., Serruys, P.W. (eds) New Developments in Quantitative Coronary Arteriography. Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine, vol 87. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-1309-7_11
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