The Comparison of Balloon versus Rotational Angioplasty (COBRA) Study Protocol: A Prospective Randomized Study

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The Comparison of Balloon versus Rotational Angioplasty (COBRA) study is a prospective, randomized study to compare short‐ and long‐term effects of PTCA and high speed PTCRA (or rotablation) in patients with complex coronary stenoses. Patients with angiographically defined complex coronary stenoses (> 70% diameter reduction) are included in the study. The trial has recruited 501 patients who will have detailed follow‐up for 6 months. The primary end points are: (1) procedural success, defined as angiographically proven residual stenoses < 50% and stenosis reduction of ± 20% in absence of new myocardial infarction, emergency CABG, or death; (2) 6‐month restenosis in the treated segment; and (3) major cardiac events during the follow‐up period. Additionally, improved exercise tolerance will be scored. The final results of the study are expected by late 1997.

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