In this final episode, Dr Rasha Al-Lamee and Dr Darren Mylotte provide a comprehensive summary of where we are currently with DCB and then look forwards by exploring the evolving landscape of DCB and their potential applications in the future.

This podcast series is supported by Medtronic.

Host, Dr Rasha Al-Lamee, is joined by Dr Luca Testa in this episode to compare the use of scaffolds versus no scaffolds, highlighting key differences. The discussion illuminates the standards and benchmarks that define success in DCB procedures, shedding light on the factors that contribute to favourable outcomes. They will also explain the rationale as to why no perfect results of DCB could be accepted.

The positions and opinions of the participants are based on their professional clinical judgement.

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In this insightful episode, the focus is on the crucial aspects of lesion preparation for DCB. Dr Rasha Al-Lamee and Prof Flavio Ribichini delve into why vessel preparation matters significantly in the context of DCB treatments and provide a comprehensive checklist to enable successful lesion preparations. Join the 15,000 listeners learning about DCB!

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Can DCB and DES be complementary for complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)? Dr Rasha Al-Lamee and Dr Juan Iglesias explore this question and more during this educational podcast episode. They'll also be explaining when and how you can use DCB and DES in the same patient.

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In this episode, Dr Rasha Al-Lamee and Prof Azfar Zaman lead the discussion on managing small vessel disease and the evolving role of DCB in its treatment, including safety considerations when using DCB in small vessels.

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Join host Dr Rasha Al-Lamee in this exciting new episode, as she is joined by Prof Michael Joner and Prof Bruno Scheller to delve into the distinctive properties of two commonly utilised drugs in the field of DCB.

Increase your understanding of these products by tuning in to this enlightening 15-minute discussion, where you will gain insights on key features and the safety profile, provided with the latest updates from the FDA.

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Join Dr Rasha Al-Lamee and guest Dr Simon Eccleshall as they discuss the pros and cons of the 'leaving nothing behind' strategy and discover when DCB can be advantageous in clinical practice.

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This episode delves into the comparative advantages of DCB against Drug-Eluting Stents (DES) and Plain Old Balloons (POBA). Dr Rasha Al-Lamee and Dr Azeem Latib also explore the scenarios where DCB may not be the best choice, shedding light on the importance of tailored treatment approaches based on patient factors.

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How do DCB work? What is their primary role?

Join us for an enlightening discussion to answer these questions and more in the second episode of our recently launched podcast series, DCB Unveiled: Bridging Science and Application, where Dr Rasha Al-Lamee and Dr Stefan Tunev meticulously explore the intricate science behind DCB.

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In the introductory episode of this new podcast series, Dr Rasha Al-Lamee is joined by Prof Bruno Scheller, a key figure in the initial research on DCB.

Together, they explore the need for DCB, pivotal moments in DCB history and the reasons behind why it’s taken so long for DCB to become a new exciting era in cardiology.

This podcast series is supported by Medtronic.