Evaluating drug-coated balloon versus drug-eluting stent for the treatment of small coronary artery disease: a meta-analysis and systematic review
Objective This meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of drug-coated balloons (DCB) vs. drug-eluting stents (DES) in patients with de novo small coronary artery disease. Methods We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from inception to March 18, 2024, for randomiz...