Drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty seems a safe and effective option for specific de novo coronary lesions. However, the beneficial effect of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)-guided DCB angioplasty in de novo lesions remains uncertain.

Editors

JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions Editor-in-Chief
David J. Moliterno, MD, FACC

JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions CME/MOC Editor
Michael C. McDaniel, MD

Authors
Xiao-Fei Gao, MD
Zhen Ge, MD
Jun-Jie Zhang, MD, PHD

Important Dates

Date of Release: July 8, 2024
Term of Approval/Date of CME/MOC Expiration: July 7, 2025