Emerging Technologies Webinar Series: Disruptive Technology—Non-Invasive Assessment of Lesion-Specific Physiology-Case 2: Managing Long Diffuse Coronary Artery Disease

Case 2: Managing Long Diffuse Coronary Artery Disease

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This is a case review of a 74-year-old woman with multiple health conditions, including severe anxiety, who presented with a heart condition. The surgeon felt she wasn't suitable for bypass surgery due to her comorbidities and anxiety. The patient was treated with a combination of treatments, including atherectomy and shockwave therapy, to address the calcified lesions in her coronary arteries. The procedures were successful, leading to improved outcomes. The case highlights the use of different strategies for treating diffused calcium and the promising use of shockwave therapy in women with heart conditions. The case is part of a larger study called Empower, which aims to level the evidence base for the use of shockwave therapy in women.

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Margaret McEntegart, MD, PhD

Keywords

74-year-old woman

severe anxiety

heart condition

atherectomy

shockwave therapy

calcium

laser

orbital

plaque