Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug‐eluting stent (DES) implantation is a widely adopted strategy for the treatment of de novo coronary artery disease. DES implantation conveys an inherent risk for… Click to show full abstract
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug‐eluting stent (DES) implantation is a widely adopted strategy for the treatment of de novo coronary artery disease. DES implantation conveys an inherent risk for short‐ and long‐term complications, including in‐stent restenosis and stent thrombosis. Drug‐coated balloons are emerging as an alternative approach to fulfill the “leaving nothing behind” principle and avoid long‐term DES‐related complications.
               
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