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  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Research

Background:

  • Drug-coated balloons (DCB) are increasingly utilized in interventional cardiology procedures.
  • The acute impact of DCB on coronary flow reserve (CFR) has not been previously documented.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the immediate effects of DCB on coronary flow reserve (CFR).
  • To assess the temporal changes in CFR following DCB application.

Main Methods:

  • Coronary flow reserve (CFR) was measured using the FloWire in patients undergoing procedures for in-stent restenosis or with clopidogrel contraindications.
  • CFR was assessed before and after conventional balloon angioplasty, and subsequently after the use of a paclitaxel-eluting DCB (In.Pact).
  • In a subset of patients, CFR was serially measured up to 10 minutes post-DCB implantation.

Main Results:

  • A total of 32 lesions in 30 patients were analyzed.
  • Conventional balloon angioplasty did not significantly alter CFR (P = 0.95).
  • The use of In.Pact DCB resulted in a significant acute decrease in CFR (1.59 ± 0.49 to 1.22 ± 0.28, P < 0.0001).
  • CFR demonstrated a statistically significant improvement within 10 minutes post-DCB in a subgroup of patients (P = 0.01).
  • Subsequent coronary stent implantation rapidly restored CFR (P = 0.0004).

Conclusions:

  • A novel observation of an acute, transient decrease in CFR following DCB use is reported.
  • The observed reduction in CFR is temporary, with spontaneous recovery occurring around 10 minutes.
  • The underlying pathophysiological mechanisms require further investigation, alongside studies on the long-term consequences of this acute effect.