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Calcified Carotids Is There a Role for IVL
Calcified Carotids Is There a Role for IVL
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The speaker discusses the potential use of intra-vascular lithotripsy (IVL) for treating heavily calcified carotid arteries. Carotid artery stenting often excludes such cases due to high complication risks like restenosis and stent fractures. Through various case studies and recent data, the speaker highlights IVL's efficacy in achieving 100% procedural success with no complications, even in challenging scenarios. IVL could expand treatment options for patients unsuitable for traditional therapies, potentially reducing adverse outcomes. Future trials could explore IVL's role in enhancing procedural success rates in calcified carotid artery cases.
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Peter Soukas, MD, FSCAI
Keywords
intra-vascular lithotripsy
calcified carotid arteries
carotid artery stenting
procedural success
treatment options
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