Why the study?
Does angioscopic plaque color predict restenosis in patients undergoing successful balloon angioplasty?
Does angioscopic plaque color predict restenosis in patients undergoing successful balloon angioplasty?
Angioscopic findings, specifically the presence of solely white plaque, are highly predictive of restenosis after successful balloon angioplasty.
White plaque on angioscopy may flag higher restenosis risk after balloon angioplasty; observational data leave open prospective validation before clinical use.
The restenosis rate after successful balloon angioplasty differs, with the color of the target lesion being significantly higher in patients with solely white plaque. Therefore, angioscopic findings are highly predictive of restenosis.
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