DCB in PCI: Adjunctive Therapy or Standard of Care?

In episode, both physicians will discuss the origins behind the drug-coated balloons (DCBs) technology. One of the fathers of DCB technology Prof Bruno Scheller, will share a fascinating story about how a bit of luck and solid experimentation had a tremendous impact on what is now seen as a very exciting new era in cardiology. Followed by episode 2, Prof. Scheller and Dr Tunev delve into an important discussion around the benefits of DCBs vs DES and PTX vs Limus, providing insights on DCB mechanisms of action and predictors of long-tern efficacy. Questions 1: How do DCBs work in the vessel? Question 2: What are the benefits of DCB vs DES? Question 3: What is the difference between the two drugs in the context of DCB?

This episode sheds light on very important steps of the DCB-alone PCI - lesion preparation and dissection assessment. Prof. Scheller and Dr. Mylote discuss how their practice has evolved in terms of preparing the lesion for treatment with a DCB, and share their recommendations how to manage different types of dissections.