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van Oort MJH, Al Amri I, Bingen BO, Oliveri F, Vilalta V, Jurado-Roman A, Pereira AR, Cordoba-Soriano JG, Rumiz González E, Fernández-Peregrina E, van der Kley F, Jukema JW, Montero-Cabezas JM. Current applications, procedural and 1-year outcomes of Rotatripsy for the treatment of calcified coronary lesions. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2024; 104:203-212. [PMID: 38932584 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.31140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2024] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) combined with rotational atherectomy (RA), known as Rotatripsy, is used to treat severe coronary artery calcification (CAC), though data on efficacy, midterm safety and use sequence is limited. We aimed to identify indicators for Rotatripsy use and to assess its safety and success rates, both acutely and at 1-year follow-up. METHODS Patients undergoing Rotatripsy for severe CAC across six centers from May 2019 to December 2023 were included. Demographic, clinical, procedural and follow-up data were collected. Efficacy endpoints included device success (delivery of the RA-burr and IVL-balloon across the target lesion and administration of therapy without related complications), technical success (TIMI 3 flow and residual stenosis <30% by quantitative coronary analysis) and procedural success [composite of technical success with absence of in-hospital major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE: cardiac death, myocardial infarction or target vessel revascularization). Safety endpoints comprised Rotatripsy-related complications and MACE at 1-year follow-up. RESULTS A total of 114 patients (75 ± 9 years, 78% male) underwent Rotatripsy for 120 lesions. In the majority of procedures RA was followed by IVL, mostly electively (n = 68, 57%) but also for balloon underexpansion (n = 37, 31%) and stent crossing failure (n = 1, 1%). Diverse and complex target lesions were addressed with an average SYNTAX score of 24.6 ± 13.0. Device, technical and procedural success were 97%, 94% and 93%, respectively. Therapy-related complications included two (2%) coronary perforations, one (1%) coronary dissection and one (1%) burr entrapment. At 1-year follow-up(present in 77(67%) patients), MACE occurred in 7(9%) cases. CONCLUSIONS Over a 1-year follow-up period, Rotatripsy was safe and effective, predominantly using RA electively before IVL.
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- Martijn J H van Oort
- Department of Cardiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Albacete, Albacete, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Consorci Hospital General Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
- Netherlands Heart Institute, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Power DA, Hemetsberger R, Farhan S, Abdel-Wahab M, Yasumura K, Kini A, Sharma SK. Calcified coronary lesions: Imaging, prognosis, preparation and treatment state of the art review. Prog Cardiovasc Dis 2024:S0033-0620(24)00095-1. [PMID: 38925256 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2024.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Calcific coronary artery stenosis is a complex disease associated with adverse outcomes and suboptimal percutaneous treatment. Calcium plaque modification has emerged as a key strategy to tackle the issues that accompany calcific stenosis - namely reduced device deliverability, unpredictable lesion characteristics, and difficult dilatation. Atherectomy has traditionally been the treatment modality of choice for heavily calcified coronary stenoses. Contemporary technologies have emerged to aid with planning, preparation, and treatment of calcified coronary stenosis in an attempt to improve procedural success and long-term outcomes. In this State Of The Art Review, we synthesize the body of data surrounding the diagnosis, imaging, and treatment of calcific coronary disease, with a focus on i) intravascular imaging, ii) calcific lesion preparation, iii) treatment modalities including atherectomy, and iv) updated treatment algorithms for the management of calcified coronary stenosis.
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- David A Power
- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, United States of America
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- Department of Cardiology, Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, United States of America
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- Department of Internal Medicine/Cardiology, Heart Center Leipzig at University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, United States of America
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- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, United States of America
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- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, United States of America.
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Gruslova AB, Inanc IH, Cilingiroglu M, Katta N, Milner TE, Feldman MD. Review of intravascular lithotripsy for treating coronary, peripheral artery, and valve calcifications. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2024; 103:295-307. [PMID: 38091341 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.30933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Management of intracoronary calcium (ICC) continues to be a challenge for interventional cardiologists. There have been significant advances in calcium treatment devices. However, there still exists a knowledge gap regarding which devices to choose for the treatment of ICC. The purpose of this manuscript is to review the principles of intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) and clinical data. The technique of IVL will then be compared to alternative calcium treatment devices. Clinical data will be reviewed concerning the treatment of coronary, peripheral artery and valvular calcifications. Controversies to be discussed include how to incorporate IVL into your practice, what is the best approach for treating calcium subtypes, how to approach under-expanded stents, what is the ideal technique for performing IVL, how safe is IVL, whether imaging adds value when performing IVL, and how IVL fits into a treatment program for peripheral arteries and calcified valves.
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- Aleksandra B Gruslova
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Texas Health at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Kırıkkale Yuksek Ihtisas Hospital, Kırıkkale, Turkey
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Texas Health at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
- MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas in Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Beckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic, University of California at Irvine, Irvine, California, USA
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- Beckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic, University of California at Irvine, Irvine, California, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Texas Health at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Restivo A, Bianchini E, Bellamoli M, Buono A, Bettari L, Stanzione A, De Ornelas B, Maffeo D. Intravascular ultrasound-guided 'OrbiTripsy' for a severely calcified neo-atherosclerotic coronary in-stent restenosis. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2023; 24:931-932. [PMID: 37851371 DOI: 10.2459/jcm.0000000000001572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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- Attilio Restivo
- Interventional Cardiology Unit, Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero, Brescia
- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Sciences, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero, Brescia
- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Sciences, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero, Brescia
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero, Brescia
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero, Brescia
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero, Brescia
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero, Brescia
- Division of Cardiology, University Hospital 'P. Giaccone', University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero, Brescia
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Allali A, Abdel-Wahab M, Elbasha K, Mankerious N, Traboulsi H, Kastrati A, El-Mawardy M, Hemetsberger R, Sulimov DS, Neumann FJ, Toelg R, Richardt G. Rotational atherectomy of calcified coronary lesions: current practice and insights from two randomized trials. Clin Res Cardiol 2023; 112:1143-1163. [PMID: 35482101 PMCID: PMC10450020 DOI: 10.1007/s00392-022-02013-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
With growing experience, technical improvements and use of newer generation drug-eluting stents (DES), recent data showed satisfactory acute and long-term results after rotational atherectomy (RA) in calcified coronary lesions. The randomized ROTAXUS and PREPARE-CALC trials compared RA to balloon-based strategies in two different time periods in the DES era. In this manuscript, we assessed the technical evolution in RA practice from a pooled analysis of the RA groups of both trials and established a link to further recent literature. Furthermore, we sought to summarize and analyze the available experience with RA in different patient and lesion subsets, and propose recommendations to improve RA practice. We also illustrated the combination of RA with other methods of lesion preparation. Finally, based on the available evidence, we propose a simple and practical approach to treat severely calcified lesions.
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- Abdelhakim Allali
- Cardiology Department, Heart Center Segeberger Kliniken, Bad Segeberg, Germany.
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- Cardiology Department, Heart Center Leipzig, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Cardiology Department, Heart Center Segeberger Kliniken, Bad Segeberg, Germany
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- Cardiology Department, Heart Center Segeberger Kliniken, Bad Segeberg, Germany
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- Cardiology Department, Heart Center Segeberger Kliniken, Bad Segeberg, Germany
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- Cardiology Department, German Heart Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Cardiology Department, Heart Center Segeberger Kliniken, Bad Segeberg, Germany
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- Cardiology Department, Heart Center Leipzig, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Cardiology Department, Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Bad Krozingen, Germany
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- Cardiology Department, Heart Center Segeberger Kliniken, Bad Segeberg, Germany
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- Cardiology Department, Heart Center Segeberger Kliniken, Bad Segeberg, Germany
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Dumitrascu S, Bartos D, Ungureanu C. Outcomes after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients with Extremely Calcified Left Main Lesions. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:medicina59050825. [PMID: 37241057 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59050825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Available data with regard to the outcomes of patients with severely calcified left main (LM) lesions after revascularization by percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) when compared to non-calcified LM lesions is unclear. Materials and Methods: The present study sought to retrospectively investigate in hospital and 1 year post-intervention outcomes of patients with extremely calcified LM lesions after PCI facilitated by calcium-dedicated devices (CdD). Seventy consecutive patients with LM PCI were included. CdD requirement was based on suboptimal results after balloon angioplasty. Results: Twenty-two patients (31.4%) required at least one CdD, while nine patients (12.8%) required at least two. Intravascular lithotripsy and rotational atherectomy were the predominantly used methods(59.1% and 40.9% respectively, for in-group ratios), while ultra-high pressure and scoring balloons contributed the least to lesion preparation (9%). In 20 patients (28.5%), severe or moderate calcifications were angiographically identified, but non-compliant balloon predilation was adequate and CdD were not necessary. Total procedural time was significantly higher in CdD group (p-value 0.02). Procedural and clinical success were obtained in 100% of cases. There were no major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) recorded during hospitalization. MACCE at 1 year post-procedure were recorded in three patients (4.2% overall). All three events were documented in the control group (6.2%), and no events were recorded in CdD group (p-value 0.23). There was one cardiac death at 10 months and two target lesion revascularizations for side-branch restenosis. Conclusions: Patients with extremely calcified LM lesions treated by PCI present a favorable prognosis if angioplasty is facilitated by more aggressive lesion debulking using calcium-dedicated devices.
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- Silviu Dumitrascu
- Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bvd. Eroii Sanitari 8, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Cardiovascular Department, Jolimont Hospital, Ferrer St. 159, 7100 La Louviere, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bvd. Eroii Sanitari 8, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Cardiovascular Department, Jolimont Hospital, Ferrer St. 159, 7100 La Louviere, Belgium
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Rao S, Rao R, Burgess S, Kumar A. Shock Wave Intravascular Lithotripsy: Shock the Rock. INDIAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE IN WOMEN 2023. [DOI: 10.25259/ijcdw_16_2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
Abstract
Complex coronary artery disease with severe coronary calcification can be challenging to treat, with a higher risk of procedural complications and major adverse cardiac events. Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) is a pioneering technology for the treatment of critically calcified coronaries. IVL utilizing localized pulsatile sonic pressure waves at low pressure provides a novel approach for lesion preparation of severely calcified plaques. The deliverability and ease of use are also likely to increase access and use of IVL, and combination therapy with other devices shows promise.
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- Sarita Rao
- Department of Cardiology, Apollo Hospitals, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India,
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- Department of Cardiology, Apollo Hospitals, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India,
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- Department of Cardiology, Nepean Hospital, Kingswood, Australia,
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Rota-Lithotripsy as a Novel Bail-Out Strategy for Highly Calcified Coronary Lesions in Acute Coronary Syndrome. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10112795. [DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10112795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Revised: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background: Heavily calcified lesions in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) still represent a challenging subset for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Rota-lithotripsy—a marriage of rotational atherectomy and intravascular lithotripsy—has recently been introduced to clinical practice as a novel therapeutic option. Methods: This study is among the to present the 6-month clinical outcomes of rota-lithotripsy when performed in the ACS setting. The study cohort consisted of 15 consecutive ACS patients who underwent a rota-lithotripsy-PCI due to the presence of a highly calcified, undilatable lesion. Results: The procedural success ratio reached 100%. During the 6-month follow-up, in two of the patients, instances of MACE (major adverse cardiac events) occurred, including one fatal event. Additionally, during the observation period, one target lesion failure, due to subacute stent thrombosis, was identified. Conclusions: Rotational atherectomy with the subsequent use of shockwave intravascular lithotripsy appears to be a safe and effective therapeutic bail-out option for the management of highly calcified coronary artery lesions. Despite, these initial favorable outcomes, carrying out a large number of studies with long-term observations is still necessary in order to establish the potential benefits and shortcomings of rota-lithotripsy.
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Pradhan A, Vishwakarma P, Bhandari M, Sethi R. Intravascular lithotripsy for coronary calcium: A case report and review of the literature. World J Cardiol 2022; 14:496-507. [PMID: 36187430 PMCID: PMC9523272 DOI: 10.4330/wjc.v14.i9.496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Coronary calcium poses a challenge for the interventional cardiologist often leading to stent under-expansion and subsequent ischemic events. Aggressive balloon post-dilatation though helpful is usually inadequate. Multiple plaque ablation techniques are in vogue, but they are technically demanding and are not without complications. Shockwave intravascular lithotripsy (S-IVL) has emerged as a user-friendly and effective mechanism for calcium management with a high safety margin. A series of trials (DISRUPT CAD I-IV) have demonstrated both short-term and long-term safety and efficacy of the technique. As experience with the technique grows more and more, therapy areas like stent restenosis are being covered by the S-IVL. CASE SUMMARY We report a series of 2 cases successfully managed with S-IVL therapy at our center. The first case is of a 57-year-old smoker who presented with acute coronary syndrome. His left anterior descending coronary artery revealed calcified 90% stenosis on angiogram and a combination of superficial-deep calcium on intracoronary imaging. The calcium was treated with 20 pulses of S-IVL to create discontinuity and a sirolimus eluting drug-eluting stent was successfully implanted. The second case is that of an elderly lady who presented with stable angina and demonstrated diffuse calcified lesions in the left anterior descending artery on angiogram. She also demonstrated a mixture of superficial and deep seated calcium zones on imaging. S-IVL therapy was applied to generate fractures in calcium, and two overlapping drug-eluting stents were implanted successfully without any complications. CONCLUSION S-IVL is an emerging, efficient, user-friendly and safe therapy for managing intracoronary calcium in routine interventional practice.
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- Akshyaya Pradhan
- Department of Cardiology, King George Medical University, Lucknow 226006, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Cardiology, King George Medical University, Lucknow 226006, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Cardiology, King George Medical University, Lucknow 226006, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Cardiology, King George Medical University, Lucknow 226006, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Gardiner R, Muradagha H, Kiernan TJ. Intravascular lithotripsy during percutaneous coronary intervention: current concepts. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2022; 20:323-338. [PMID: 35466834 DOI: 10.1080/14779072.2022.2069561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Coronary artery calcification (CAC) is commonly encountered by interventional cardiologists. Severe CAC may impair stent delivery or result in stent underexpansion, stent thrombosis and/or in-stent restenosis (ISR). Multiple tools have been developed to help overcome the challenges associated with CAC and improve outcomes for these patients. Intravascular shockwave lithotripsy (IVL) is a novel therapy that uses acoustic pressure waves for the modification of CAC. AREAS COVERED This review discusses the growing body of evidence to support the safety and efficacy of IVL in the setting of de novo severely calcified coronary arteries prior to stenting. We also discuss international real world experience with the coronary IVL system. This includes the use of IVL in the setting of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), ISR and in combination with other tools for calcium modification. EXPERT OPINION IVL is a safe and effective therapy that results in the fracture of coronary calcium and facilitates optimal stent delivery and expansion. Longer term follow up is essential to shed light on the durability and late outcomes of an IVL strategy. Randomised control trials are warranted to compare IVL to alternative methods of calcium modification and to explore further the use of IVL for ACS.
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- Roisin Gardiner
- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Limerick, St. Nessan's Rd, Dooradoyle, Limerick, Ireland
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Limerick, St. Nessan's Rd, Dooradoyle, Limerick, Ireland
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Limerick, St. Nessan's Rd, Dooradoyle, Limerick, Ireland.,University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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