Mahmood Mirhoseini, M.D., D.Sc.
Principal Investigator
St. Luke's Medical Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Exploration of methods to alleviate the effects
of coronary artery disease has been a
challenge to scientists. Efforts aimed at
prevention include strategies to increase
awareness and recommendations for lifestyle
changes. Dietary modifications, smoking
cessation programs and exercise regimes
contribute to reducing the chances of developing
severe coronary artery disease. In spite of these
efforts, even among those who embrace heart
healthy lifestyles, there are individuals who may
still develop ischemic heart disease.
Coronary artery disease, once developed, can be
moderated but cannot be reversed. Treatment
options are determined by the stage and severity
of disease. Medications, administered under
close medical supervision, are sometimes helpful
for mild to moderate disease. Therapeutic
intervention is often required for more severe
forms of disease. Treatment methods include
coronary artery bypass surgery or balloon
angioplasty.
An alternative treatment for those who do not
respond to currently available forms of treatment
may be a new procedure developed by Dr.
Mirhoseini and investigated extensively at this
and other institutions around the world. This
new method of treating coronary artery disease is
revascularization of the ischemic myocardium by
high power carbon dioxide laser, or Transmyocardial
Laser Revascularization.
The laser is used to create channels through the left
ventricular cavity of the heart. These channels
act as conduits to bring the blood supply of the
ventricular cavity to the oxygen-starved heart
muscle.
TMLR FAQ ·
Additional Information & Facts
Further information is available upon request. A list of publications and/or reprints is available for your personal physician if he/she would like to request them.
For further information regarding Transmyocardinal Laser Revascularization, please contact:
Heart and Lung Institute
N124 W16862 Lovers Lane
Germantown, WI 53022
Research studies are supported in part by a grant from St. Luke's Foundation.
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