The REC-CAGEFREE I trial1 by Chao Gao and colleagues describes the results of a multicentre trial in which a paclitaxel drug-coated balloon (DCB) did not reach expected non-inferiority compared with a ...
The DCB is meant to address long-term stent-related complications and avoid adding yet another metal layer in ISR.
Feb. 7, 2003 — Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)-guided balloon angioplasty halves the need for stenting at the cost of a more expensive and complex procedure, according to the results of the Balloon ...
A stent can be life-saving during a heart attack, but it's not always necessary for those with coronary artery disease.
Berlin, Germany - Balloon angioplasty under intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) guidance appears comparable to stenting at 6 months, a new study shows. However, given the advent of drug-eluting stents, ...
A PTCA balloon catheter is a device having a balloon at the tip that may be inflated or deflated while in place to open, widen, or close a route. These are employed in surgical procedures, with the ...
Angioplasty and stent placement are done simultaneously by a cardiologist to open clogged arteries. Angioplasty involves the use of a tiny balloon to open the blocked artery. A stent is a tiny ...
The recent recognition that coronary-artery stenting has improved the short- and long-term outcomes of patients treated with angioplasty has made it necessary to reevaluate the relative benefits of ...
Heart bypass surgery is considered the gold standard for most patients with left main coronary artery disease, one of the most serious types of heart disease and one that affects thousands. But a new ...
A drug-eluting resorbable stent was found to be just as effective in treating infrapopliteal artery disease in patients at risk of limb amputation, according to a study published Oct. 25 in the New ...
Union Minister Narayan Rane on Friday underwent angioplasty with insertion of a stent in Mumbai's Lilavati hospital, a doctor from the facility said. President Pranab Mukherjee today underwent a heart ...
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