Is a high calcific burden an indication, or a contraindication for Drug Coated Balloon?

Drug coated balloons (DCB) are increasingly being used in coronary intervention. Most of their use is currently restricted to in stent restenosis, however, they are also being used to treat some de novo lesion subsets (especially small vessels) and in patients unable to take dual antiplatelet the...

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Main Authors: Sandeep Basavarajaiah, Bhagya Harindi Loku Waduge, Richard Watkin, Sampath Athukorala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IMR Press 2021-12-01
Series:Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine
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Online Access:https://rcm.imrpress.com/EN/10.31083/j.rcm2204120