A large lipid core is the hallmark of coronary plaques at risk of rupture and subsequent atherothrombosis. Although statin-based medical treatment is known to regress and stabilize lipid-rich coronary plaques, it takes time for such beneficial effects to appear. This study aims to investigate whether DCB angioplasty can effectively modify de novo coronary atherosclerotic plaque and lead to reduction in plaque lipid burden as assessed by near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) at 6-9 months following the index procedure.
This study aims to investigate whether DCB angioplasty, compared to statin-based medical treatment alone, will lead to more reduction in plaque lipid burden as assessed by near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) at 6-9 months following the index procedure.