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Does DES implantation following rotational atherectomy reduce MACE?
Does DES implantation following rotational atherectomy reduce MACE?
Rotational atherectomy followed by DES implantation is safe and associated with reduced MACE during midterm follow-up.
May support DES after RA in calcified lesions; leaves open need for RCTs to confirm MACE reduction.
RA appears to be safe and effective with acceptable in-hospital and follow-up MACE considering the severity of patient and lesion characteristics. DES implantation following RA was associated with a reduction in MACE during the follow-up period.
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