Understanding the Mechanism of Drug Transfer and Retention of Drug-Coated Balloons.
Estefanny Villar-MatamorosLauren StokesAlyssa LloretMeagan ToddBryan W TillmanSaami K YazdaniPublished in: Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology and therapeutics (2022)
Arterial paclitaxel retention is reduced with extended transit times and sub-optimal expansion of the balloon. Optimization of delivery parameters can serve as an effective strategy to enhance clinical DCB outcomes.