INtimal hyPerplasia evAluated by oCT in de novo COROnary lesions treated by drug-eluting balloon and bare-metal stent (IN-PACT CORO): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Abstract Background Neointimal hyperplasia plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of in-stent restenosis in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions.Drug-eluting balloons are a promising tool to prevent restenosis after coronary angioplasty.Moreover, an increased knowledge of the pathophysiology of restenosis my help improve therap