Remarkable regression of coronary atherosclerosis: An interplay of pharmacotherapeutic and lifestyle factors
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- 作者：Priya Chockalingam ; priyachockalingam@cardiacwellnessinstitute.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; N. Sakthi Vinayagam
- 关键词：Coronary artery disease ; Lifestyle modification ; Optimal medical therapy ; Regression
- 刊名：Indian Heart Journal
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：March-April 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：68
- 期：2
- 页码：188-189
- 全文大小：213 K
文摘
Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the world today. Regression of coronary atherosclerosis using a combination of drugs and lifestyle interventions has been reported. This letter describes three patients with remarkable reduction in angiographic stenosis of coronary arteries that is generally not considered feasible.