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Sirolimus-Eluting Balloon With Provisional Stenting Versus Systematic Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation to Treat De Novo Coronary Lesions: A Randomized, Open-Label, Noninferiority Trial.

Circulation·June 15, 2026·PMID 42290366

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A minimal-stenting approach using a novel sirolimus-eluting balloon could reduce long-term stent-related complications, but the higher revascularization rate and borderline noninferiority results warrant cautious interpretation.

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