Abstract:Background and ObjectivesPrevious studies have shown a high restenosis rate after balloon angioplasty for diffuse in-stent restenosis. Debulking strategy has been expected to be helpful to reduce the restenosis rate. This study evaluated the safety and long-term clinical event rate after excimer laser coronary angioplasty ELCA and adjunctive balloon angioplasty for in-stent restenosis. Materials and Method We included 29 in-stent restenotic lesions treated in 28 patients 18 men, 10 women, mean age 60 2 years a… Show more
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