Multicenter trial shows drug-coated balloon lowers restenosis in symptomatic high-grade intracranial stenosis, suggesting effectiveness over stents.
Drug-coated balloon angioplasty showed lower restenosis and ischemic event rates than bare-metal stent placement in symptomatic high-grade intracranial stenosis, with comparable safety.
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