What is the latest in DCB practice?

PCR Perspectives

Summary

Robert Byrne and Bruno Scheller explore the current role of drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty nearly two decades after its initial clinical use. This discussion covers when and how to apply DCB angioplasty effectively in everyday practice, focusing on lesion preparation for de novo coronary disease and the importance of intravascular imaging to guide treatment decisions.

They also address strategies for managing dissections during DCB procedures and share insights on emerging clinical data and future directions for DCB technology.

This interview was filmed at EuroPCR 2025: see more videos here.