Novel application of drug-coated balloons in coronary heart disease: A narrative review
Lijin Wang, Xiao‐Kang Li, Tian Li, Lin Liu, Haiyan Wang, Chiyao Wang
Abstract
The incidence of coronary heart disease (CAD) has soared over the years, and coronary intervention has become an increasingly important therapeutic approach. The past decade has witnessed unprecedented developments in therapeutic medical instruments. Given that drug-coated balloons bring many benefits, they are indicated for an increasing number of conditions. In this article, we review the results of current clinical trials about drug-coated balloons and summarize their safety and clinical progression in different coronary artery diseases, laying the groundwork for basic research, and clinical therapeutics of this patient population.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCoronary artery diseaseClinical trialIntensive care medicineDrugNarrative reviewPopulationDiseaseCardiologyInternal medicinePharmacologyEnvironmental healthCoronary Interventions and DiagnosticsCardiac Valve Diseases and TreatmentsAntiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases