Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	109019
Country	China

Category	Biology
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Applications and challenges of paclitaxel- coated balloons beyond coronary atherosclerotic heart disease
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Yun Wang, De-Kui Gao, Yin Tian, Li-Qiong She, Wen-Lan Fu, Gang Luo, Yun-Long Zhou and A-Xiu Huang
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Mianyang Health Commission 2019 Scientific Research Encouragement Project 201948
Corresponding Author	De-Kui Gao, Department of Cardiology, Jiangyou Second People's Hospital, No. 31 Juhui Road, Jiangyou 621701, Sichuan Province, China. 635651229@qq.com
Key Words	Paclitaxel-coated balloons; Vascular disease; Luminal diseases; Restenosis; Interventional therapy; Peripheral Artery; Renal artery; Vascular access; Atherosclerosis
Core Tip	This review describes the applications of paclitaxel-coated balloons beyond coronary atherosclerotic diseases, including the practical experience and research achievements of drug-coated balloons in arterial diseases such as peripheral arteries, renal arteries, and intracranial arteries, as well as venous and vascular access, arterial inflammatory diseases, and non-vascular diseases. It also explores the molecular biological mechanisms of paclitaxel drug balloons under different anatomical characteristics, providing references for further clinical applications and research.
Citation	Wang Y, Gao DK, Tian Y, She LQ, Fu WL, Luo G, Zhou YL, Huang AX. Applications and challenges of paclitaxel- coated balloons beyond coronary atherosclerotic heart disease. World J Clin Cases 2025; In press

Received	2025-04-30 07:34
Peer-Review Started	2025-04-30 07:34
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Return for Revision	2025-05-15 10:07
Revised	2025-05-28 14:03
Second Decision	2025-09-04 02:51
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-09-04 07:12
Articles in Press	2025-09-04 07:12
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