Time course of vascular response after an a priori strategy of bare metal stent implantation post-dilated with a paclitaxel-coated balloon: Implementation of a three dimensional analysis algorithm with optical coherence tomography
Background: An a priori combined therapy of a bare metal stent (BMS) post-dilated with a paclitaxel-coated balloon (PCB) was investigated with optical coherence tomography (OCT) at 2- and 6 months regarding vessel response. Previous studies have shown inconsistent results and the time course of vessel healing after such an interventional strategy is unknown. Methods: Thirty-three de novo lesions in 32 patients were electively treated. Six-month OCT analysis was available in 24 lesions. Two-month OCT f/u was obtained in 16 lesions. Sequential OCT at 2- and 6 months was available in 7 patients. A novel 3-dimensional picture of vessel segments ...
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