3 out of 4 patients who received TMR in studies, have shown a significant reduction in their angina pain1
These important patient benefits have been shown to endure beyond five years, and may help patients live longer2
TMR is reimbursed by Medicare and Blue Cross/Blue Shield when performed as a stand alone procedure and when performed as a compliment to bypass surgery.
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Allen, K.B., et al. “Comparison of Transmyocardial Revascularization with Medical Therapy in Patients with Refractory Angina.” N Eng Journal Medicine 1999; 341(14):1029-36. |
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Allen, K.B., et al. “Transmyocardial Revascularization: 5-Year Follow-Up of a Prospective, Randomized Multicenter Trial.” Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1228-1234. |