When is this technique used?
IVL may be
recommended in cases such as:
• Severe
calcification in coronary arteries
• Difficulty expanding the artery with conventional balloon angioplasty
• Improving the results of coronary stent placement
• Treating complex coronary artery narrowing
How is the procedure performed?
The procedure
is performed in a cardiac catheterization laboratory.
It typically
involves:
• Inserting a
catheter through an artery in the wrist or groin
• Positioning a specialized balloon at the calcified area
• Delivering controlled shockwaves to fracture calcium deposits
• Expanding the artery and placing a stent if needed
Benefits of the procedure
This technique
offers several advantages:
• Effective
treatment for heavily calcified arteries
• Improves outcomes of coronary interventions
• Facilitates safer and more effective stent placement
• Minimally invasive procedure without open-heart surgery
A Message to Patients
For patients
with heavily calcified coronary arteries,
advanced technologies such as intravascular lithotripsy can help restore blood
flow and improve the success of treatment.