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Daniel O'Callaghan1, J J Coughlan1, Rory Durand2
1Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI), Mater Private Network, 73 Eccles Street, Dublin D07 KWR1, Ireland; RCSI School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland.
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Drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty in chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is an area of increased clinical and scientific interest. In this article, we summarize some of the key principles underpinning DCB CTO PCI. In addition to reviewing the currently available clinical evidence and ongoing clinical trials in this area, we also provide some guidance on how DCB angioplasty can be incorporated into CTO PCI programs. We also demonstrate some examples of DCB CTO PCI procedures from our own program, highlighting the potential clinical utility of this approach in real-world practice.
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