Options in Intracoronary Radiation Therapy.
- Author:
Dae Hyuk MOON
;
Hee Kyung LEE
;
Eun Hee KIM
;
Seung Jun OH
;
Byong Yong YI
;
Seong Wook PARK
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Coronary brachytherapy;
Restenosis;
Radiation
- MeSH:
Angioplasty;
Beta Particles;
Brachytherapy;
Cardiology;
Coronary Restenosis;
Humans;
Research Personnel
- From:Korean Journal of Nuclear Medicine
1999;33(2):209-221
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Coronary restenosis is still regarded as Achilles' Hill of interventional cardiology despite relentless efforts of many investigators. Recent experimental and clinical studies have suggested that both gamma and beta radiation can be reduce restenosis after angioplasty. Currently, intracoronary brachytherapy for the prevention of restenosis has become a new evolving treatment modality in interventional cardiology. This report discusses a physical aspect of gamma and beta radiation, initial clinical results and delivery systems used in intracoronary brachytherapy. We shall take a brief overview of methods and their advantages in intracoronary brachytherapy. Future work should provide further insight for the best way of treating restenosis.
