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Coronary drug-coated balloons: A comprehensive review of clinical applications and controversies

Muzamil Khawaja, Michael Britt, Affan Rizwan, Jocelyn Abraham, Taylor Nguyen, Uzair Munaf, Muhammad Asad Khan, Hassaan Arshad, Muhamed Munye, Noah Newman, Alfonso Ielasi, Simon Eccleshall, Vassilios S. Vassiliou, Ioannis Merinopoulos, Bernardo Cortese, Chayakrit Krittanawong

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Abstract

Drug-coated balloons have emerged as a promising therapeutic option in the treatment of cardiovascular disease. This review article provides an overview of the concept of drug-coated balloons and their clinical applications in both de novo and treated coronary artery disease. A summary of key clinical trials and registry studies evaluating drug-coated balloons is presented for reference. Overall, this article aims to provide clinicians and researchers with a comprehensive understanding of the current state of drug-coated balloon technology and its implications in clinical practice.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)84-95
Number of pages12
JournalTrends in Cardiovascular Medicine
Volume35
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2025

Keywords

  • AMI
  • CAD
  • Coronary Drug-Coated Balloons
  • CTO
  • DCB

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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