Study supports balloons for clearing arteries. A Dutch study found balloon angioplasty as effective as the newer laser method of angioplasty in clearing plaque from coronary arteries. Similar complications occurred after both methods.
Study supports balloons for clearing arteries.
Appelman YEA, et. Randomised trial of excimer laser angioplasty versus balloon angioplasty for treatment of obstructive coronary artery disease.