RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Phil
T1 The Role and Importance of Plaque Modification Devices in Coronary Angioplasty
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2011
FD SAGE Publications
VO 11
IS 6
SP 29
OP 30
DO 10.1177/155989771106013
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/11/6/29.abstract
AB Although data indicate that plaque modification does not have a direct influence on target lesion restenosis, it improves stent expansion and makes otherwise impossible cases possible. This article provides an overview of the need for devices to pretreat complex lesions with PM.