Narrative review discusses calcium-modifying balloons for PCI in calcified coronary disease.
Review of calcium-modifying balloons for treating calcified coronary artery disease
This narrative review evaluates the role of calcium-modifying dedicated balloons, including scoring, cutting, and ultra-high-pressure device…
Specialized balloons can effectively treat hardened heart arteries, offering versatile options as first-line or complementary tools during p…
Network meta-analysis of 14 RCTs shows upfront plaque modification increases minimum stent area but does not reduce MACE or TLR in calcified coronary lesions.
New study finds risky plaque removal methods do not lower heart attack risk
This network meta-analysis of 14 randomized controlled trials involving 3,671 patients evaluated various plaque-modification strategies vers…
Special tools to break up hard heart plaque open arteries wider but do not lower the risk of heart attack or death compared to standard ball…