Questioning, and Maybe Even Shaking Up, The Interventional Approach to STEMI.
A drug-coated balloon (DCB) in the setting of a STEMI may have long-term advantages that overshadow the risk of not stenting the vessel. Conversely, a temporary or permanent scaffold may be critical in the setting of a STEMI. The rationale for the trial is bold, sound, and the human subjects are well-protected.
Sarver Heart Center, Tucson, AZ.
Uday
U
Kanakadandi
Verde Valley Medical Center, Cottonwood, AZ.
Samuel M
SM
Butman
D006801:Humans; D000072657:ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction; D015607:Stents; D016896:Treatment Outcome