AUTHOR=Wang Lijin , Li Xiaokang , Li Tian , Liu Lin , Wang Haiyan , Wang Chiyao TITLE=Novel application of drug-coated balloons in coronary heart disease: A narrative review JOURNAL=Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine VOLUME=10 YEAR=2023 URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/cardiovascular-medicine/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1055274 DOI=10.3389/fcvm.2023.1055274 ISSN=2297-055X ABSTRACT=

The incidence of coronary heart disease (CAD) has soared over the years, and coronary intervention has become an increasingly important therapeutic approach. The past decade has witnessed unprecedented developments in therapeutic medical instruments. Given that drug-coated balloons bring many benefits, they are indicated for an increasing number of conditions. In this article, we review the results of current clinical trials about drug-coated balloons and summarize their safety and clinical progression in different coronary artery diseases, laying the groundwork for basic research, and clinical therapeutics of this patient population.