SCAI Bifurcation Club Updates-Panel Discussion 2

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Video Summary

In this video, the panel discusses drug balloons and their use in medical procedures. The panel mentions different types of drug balloons and emphasizes the importance of proper preparation and dilation before using them. They also discuss the risks and benefits of drug-coated balloons, particularly in the peripheral and coronary areas. The panel talks about the order in which new medical technologies are tested in different regions and countries. They also highlight the need for better recognition and compensation for complex angioplasty procedures. The video ends with a discussion about the use of end platelet therapy after drug looting balloons, with considerations for patient-specific factors and the presence of metal in the vessels. The panel concludes with thanks for participation in the session.

Keywords

drug balloons

medical procedures

drug-coated balloons

angioplasty procedures

end platelet therapy