Webinar 12 | DCBs in Coronary Bifurcation Lesions-Optimum Use of Drug-Coated Balloons, Recent and Upcoming Trials, Dr. Bernardo Cortese

Optimum Use of Drug-Coated Balloons, Recent and Upcoming Trials, Dr. Bernardo Cortese

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Video Summary

The webinar discusses the use of drug-coated balloons (DCB) for treating bifurcation coronary lesions, emphasizing paclitaxel-coated balloons mainly in the side branch. Studies like the DCB BEEF trial show DCB superiority over plain balloon angioplasty in reducing target lesion failure. The speaker presents cases illustrating lesion preparation and DCB application without stenting, cautioning against kissing balloon inflation post-drug delivery due to drug loss and vessel injury risks. Recent guidelines (DCB-ARC) and ongoing trials aim to standardize DCB use. Scoring balloons are increasingly preferred for lesion preparation, especially in calcified lesions, to optimize drug delivery and outcomes.

Keywords

drug-coated balloons

bifurcation coronary lesions

paclitaxel-coated balloons

DCB BEEF trial

lesion preparation