In an attempt to reduce early and late mortality caused by myo-cardial infarction, coronary
angiography was performed in 1000 patients (mean age, 64 years) under consideration for …

• Routine coronary angiography to determine the prevalence of severe coronary artery
disease (CAD) has been recommended to all patients under consideration for elective …

The complications of associated coronary artery disease (myocardial infarction, arrhythmia,
or congestive heart failure) always have been the leading causes of early mortality and late …

The prevalence of serious angiographic coronary artery disease ranges from 37% to 78% in
patients undergoing operation for peripheral vascular disease. Clinical studies have …

The prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with peripheral arterial disease
(PAD) varies widely in published reports. This is likely due at least in part to significant …

The durability and the eventual complication rate of endovascular therapy (percutaneous
transluminal angioplasty, laser-assisted angioplasty, and atherectomy) are not yet entirely …

One of the greatest risks in peripheral vascular operations is the presence of significant
coronary artery disease. To assess the proper timing and demonstrate a possible protective …

Routine preoperative coronary angiography has been recommended to all patients
scheduled for elective lower extremity revascularization at the Cleveland Clinic since 1978 …

Objectives: This study was designed to compare the long-term outcomes of patients with
peripheral arterial disease (PAD) with a risk factor matched population of coronary artery …

The association of coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease was studied to
determine the influence of coronary artery disease on early and late mortality rates after …