The prognostic significance of coronary collaterals in patients with ischemic heart disease: An essential response to ischemia (original) (raw)

2010, International Journal of Cardiology

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This article discusses the prognostic significance of coronary collaterals in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD), highlighting their protective role on cardiovascular outcomes. The findings suggest that the presence of coronary collaterals improves event-free survival and that their protective effect is independent of the extent of IHD burden. The text explores mechanisms behind collateral formation, the phenomenon of coronary steal, and emphasizes the need for further research to elucidate the therapeutic potential of enhancing collateral circulation.