De novostenosis of coronary or peripheral arteries as well as restenosis of previously stented vessels are increasingly prevalent clinical problems. In this Review, Byrne and colleagues summarize the evidence for the use of novel balloon catheters covered with antiproliferative drug both to restore vessel patency and to provide long-lasting inhibition of cell regrowth.
- Robert A. Byrne
- Michael Joner
- Adnan Kastrati