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iFR Guided PCI to the LAD: Same as for non-LAD Vessels?

iFR has been validated as a useful tool for intermediate lesion analysis, with the advantage of not...

Revascularization vs. Deferral of Physiologically Significant Lesions in the Left Main Coronary Artery

Most randomized studies on decision-making in coronary artery disease revascularization exclude left main coronary artery disease (LMCAD),...

ROTACUT Study: Rotational Atherectomy with Cutting Balloon for Stent Expansion Optimization

Approximately 30% of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) present moderate to severe calcified lesions, which presents...

Drug-Coated Balloons (DCB): Sirolimus vs. Paclitaxel in De Novo Lesions in Small Vessels

The use of drug-coated balloons (DCB) offers the advantage of avoiding permanent stent implants, thus reducing the...

Is Coronary Lithotripsy as Effective as Rotational Atherectomy?

Severely calcified lesions currently pose a significant challenge, as they require adequate preparation through non-compliant balloons or...

Optimal Duration of DAPT with Oral Anticoagulation After PCI?: 1 Month vs. 3 Months

While the benefits of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with aspirin and a P2Y12 inhibitor are recognized, its...

Stentless Strategy in ACS: Perfusion and Drug Coated Balloons

The initial strategy for the treatment of patients at high risk of bleeding (HBR) after percutaneous coronary...

AHA 2023 | MINT: Liberal vs Restrictive Transfusion in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome

The aim of this study was to assess hard end points such as death or MI in...