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Can Laser Angioplasty Be Done For Blockage In The Left OM?
laser angioplasty--I have blockage in the upper part of my OM on the left side. during recent angiogram total blockage was discovered there and a the doc could not put in a stent.Is laser angioplasty a consideration on blockage on the Left OM. Thanks you, ChuckCamano Island, WA USA
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No ,
Laser angioplasty is still in its nacent stage and it has not been validated as for now . In a total occlusion it wouldn't be safe .
OM1 is a small branch and if you don't have symptoms can be managed with optimisation of your medical therapy and that would just do good in long run too .
Regards Dr. Mody
Laser angioplasty is still in its nacent stage and it has not been validated as for now . In a total occlusion it wouldn't be safe .
OM1 is a small branch and if you don't have symptoms can be managed with optimisation of your medical therapy and that would just do good in long run too .
Regards Dr. Mody
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