Feasibility of Shockwave Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy for the Treatment of Calcified Coronary Stenoses

Key Points

• To assess the feasibility of using coronary intravascular lithotripsy for modifying calcified atherosclerotic plaques before stenting.
• Conducted a randomized trial focusing on coronary intravascular lithotripsy intervention.
• Evaluated outcomes related to heavily calcified coronary stenoses.
• Included assessments for safety and procedure efficacy.
• Coronary intravascular lithotripsy effectively modified atherosclerotic plaques before stenting, improving procedural outcomes.
• Safety assessments indicated manageable complication rates during the procedure.