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International Journal of Molecular Medicine and Advance Sciences
2021, Volume 17, Issue 2 : 31-34
Research Article
Percutaneous Balloon Angioplasty as First-Line Therapy in Low-Income Patients
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Department of Cardiovascular Medicine Eastern Regional Medical Institute, Kolkata, India
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Department of Community Health Universidad de Salud Pública, Bogotá, Colombia
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Center for Global Cardiac Outcomes University of Birmingham, UK
Received
Aug. 18, 2021
Revised
Sept. 29, 2021
Accepted
Nov. 11, 2021
Published
Dec. 21, 2021
Abstract

Percutaneous Balloon Angioplasty (POBA) was once the primary coronary intervention before the advent of stent technology. However, in low-income populations where affordability, availability, and access to advanced interventional care remain limited, POBA is still considered a viable and cost-effective first-line approach. This study evaluates the clinical effectiveness, complication rates, and post-procedural outcomes of POBA in economically disadvantaged patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). A cohort of 412 low-income patients undergoing PCI without stent placement was observed over 18 months. Results show that while POBA had higher restenosis rates (28.4%) compared to historical drug-eluting stent (DES) outcomes, immediate symptom relief (92%), reduced procedural costs (73% lower), and lower hospitalization expenses made it an accessible first-line therapy. The findings suggest POBA remains clinically relevant in resource-limited settings, particularly when supported by long-term pharmacotherapy and follow-up.

 

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