Stent-Free strategy shows promise for Rock-Hard heart arteries
NCT ID NCT07515703
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a two-step procedure for people with severely hardened heart arteries. First, doctors used a special device to shave away hard plaque, then inflated a drug-coated balloon to open the artery. The goal was to see if this approach could safely improve blood flow and reduce future heart problems without leaving a permanent stent. The study involved 134 adults with stable or unstable heart disease.
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Daniela Benedetto
Rome, Rome, 00133, Italy
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