Why the study?
Does directional atherectomy prior to stent implantation reduce restenosis in patients undergoing catheter-based coronary interventions for complex coronary lesions?
Does directional atherectomy prior to stent implantation reduce restenosis in patients undergoing catheter-based coronary interventions for complex coronary lesions?
Directional atherectomy prior to stenting is a promising approach to reduce restenosis in complex lesions, but its definitive clinical utility awaits the results of randomized trials.
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Should not yet change stenting practice; leaves open whether directional atherectomy reduces restenosis in complex lesions.
Moussa et al. (2000) conducted a review in Complex coronary lesions and in-stent restenosis. Directional atherectomy prior to stent implantation was evaluated. Directional atherectomy prior to stent implantation is a promising approach to reduce restenosis in complex coronary lesions, though definitive proof awaits randomized trial results.
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