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Current Cardiology Reviews

Editor-in-Chief

ISSN (Print): 1573-403X
ISSN (Online): 1875-6557

Therapeutic Approaches in the Stimulation of the Coronary Collateral Circulation

Author(s): Achim Degen, Dominic Millenaar and Stephan H. Schirmer

Volume 10, Issue 1, 2014

Page: [65 - 72] Pages: 8

DOI: 10.2174/1573403X113099990027

Price: $65

Abstract

Arteriogenesis as a way to restore blood flow after arterial occlusion has been under investigation for the treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD) for decades. Therapeutic approaches so far have included delivery of cytokines and growth factors as well as mechanical stimulation such as external counterpulsation. As knowledge on the mechanisms of arteriogenesis expanded, new therapeutic approaches have emerged.

This review summarizes recent attempts to stimulate the growth of the coronary vasculature and discusses their potential in clinical application. This article also delivers an overview of current studies and trials on coronary arteriogenesis.

Keywords: Coronary artery disease, arteriogenesis.


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