What are the long-term outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting and transmyocardial laser revascularization for refractory angina pectoris?
A 2002 study published in the American Journal of Cardiology found that one-year outcomes after combined coronary artery bypass grafting and transmyocardial laser revascularization for refractory angina pectoris were generally good, with no significant difference in clinical outcome between the two groups. However, there was an associated increase in mortality and morbidity in the laser revascularization group, which suggests that caution should be taken when considering this procedure for patients with refractory angina pectoris. 