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Christopher Dale Kontos

Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Cardiology
Duke Box 102148, Durham, NC 27710
180A CARL Bldg, 213 Research Dr., Durham, NC 27710

Scholarly Works - Book sections


Gene Therapy for the Prevention of Vein Graft Disease

Book section · January 1, 2015 Despite advances in the medical management of atherosclerosis, surgical revascularization using autologous veins remains a mainstay of therapy for both coronary and peripheral artery disease. However, long-term outcomes following bypass surgery are limited ... Full text Cite

Angiogenesis and angiogenic growth factors as future therapies for cerebrovascular disease

Book section · January 1, 2005 Angiogenesis is defined as the growth and proliferation of blood vessels from existing vascular structures (1, 2). Since blood vessels sub-serve the critical biological function of delivering oxygen and removing toxins from target organs, this part of the ... Full text Cite