Balloon or stent? new study tests best option for elderly heart patients

NCT ID NCT05750771

First seen Apr 07, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study looked at 218 older adults (over 60) with severely calcified heart arteries. Researchers compared a drug-coated balloon to a drug-coated stent to see which works better. The goal was to find a treatment that keeps arteries open without needing lifelong medication. The study also aimed to better identify calcified lesions to guide treatment choice.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fuwai central China cardiovascular Hospital

    Zhengzhou, Henan, China

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