In this add–on procedure to a primary coronary revascularization service, the provider uses a percutaneous approach to deliver therapeutic drugs by catheter to a major coronary artery or a branch. The catheter has a balloon that is coated with medication. The procedure also includes mechanical dilation of the artery using a nondrug–coated balloon and imaging techniques to guide and confirm the intervention.
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