PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Vinall, Phil ED - Díaz, José F. TI - The Role and Importance of Plaque Modification Devices in Coronary Angioplasty DP - 2011 Oct 01 TA - MD Conference Express PG - 29--30 VI - 11 IP - 6 4099 - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/11/6/29.short 4100 - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/11/6/29.full 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.