INtimal hyPerplasia evAluated by oCT in de novo COROnary lesions treated by drug-eluting balloon and bare-metal stent (IN-PACT CORO): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Neointimal hyperplasia plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of in-stent restenosis in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions. Drug-eluting balloons are a promising tool to prevent restenosis after coronary angiop...

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Main Authors: Burzotta Francesco, Brancati Marta, Trani Carlo, Porto Italo, Tommasino Antonella, De Maria Gianluigi, Niccoli Giampaolo, Leone Antonio, Coluccia Valentina, Schiavoni Giovanni, Crea Filippo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/13/1/55