Coronary drug-coated balloons: Current evidence and emerging trends

Table 1 Important points to consider for using drug-coated balloon implantation

Guide catheter support: Proper guide catheter support or use of guide catheter extension to ensure DCB delivery in one attempt
Optimal lesion preparation: Non-compliant/scoring balloon/debulking with rota-ablation if needed
Device delivery: Quick and smooth delivery of DCB to the target site
Deployment: Prolonged inflation of a fully inflated balloon of the correct size
End results: < 30% residual stenosis; TIMI flow > 3; absence of flow limiting dissections

DCB: Drug coated balloon; TIMI: Thrombolysis in myocardial infarction.