CPVI—Case-Based Controversies in SFA and BTK Interventions-This Vessel Is a ROCK: MY Worst Calcium Cases and How I Handle Calcified SFAs

This Vessel Is a ROCK: MY Worst Calcium Cases and How I Handle Calcified SFAs

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Video Summary

In this video, a 62-year-old patient with end-stage renal disease and multiple comorbidities is discussed. The patient initially presented with right leg pain, and despite receiving medication, his condition did not improve. An angiogram revealed a heavily calcified occlusion in the popliteal artery. The following day, the patient underwent a procedure with the use of anesthesia to gain better control. After various attempts, the occlusion was successfully crossed, and atherectomy was performed. Balloon dilation was also done but was not cautious enough. The patient's symptoms improved, and cautionary measures for future cases with similar conditions were discussed.

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Sasanka Jayasuriya, MD, FSCAI

Keywords

end-stage renal disease

multiple comorbidities

right leg pain

popliteal artery occlusion

atherectomy

calcium

laser

orbital

plaque