Impact of Plaque Morphology on Drug-Coated Balloon Treatment Outcomes for Coronary Calcified Lesions　― An Optical Coherence Tomography Analysis ―

Key Points

• DCB therapy efficacy is influenced by the morphology of calcified plaques, showing significant variability in outcomes.
• A specific focus on plaque morphology reveals critical insights into the success of drug-coated balloon treatments.
• Optical coherence tomography was utilized to analyze the intricate details of calcified lesions during the intervention.
• Understanding the relationship between plaque characteristics and treatment success may enhance clinical approaches to PCI.