Drug-coated Balloon-only PCI for a Small-vessel Chronic Total Occlusion: A Stent-free Revascularization Strategy
M. ALAOUI YAZIDI, Y. Benyekhlef, F. Merzouk & G. Benouna · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2026
Drug-coated balloons provide local delivery of an antiproliferative agent to the coronary vessel wall without permanent metallic implantation and may offer a stent-free option in selected small-vessel lesions. Their use as stand-alone treatment for chronic total occlusion, howeve...
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10.9734/ajcr/2026/v9i1400