Managing calcified lesion: a never ending challenge

Chairpersons: T. Santoso, A. Wong
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Summary

Consult this session to learn more about the various techniques to treat calcified lesion (OPN, tornus, laser, rotablation, orbital atherectomy, shock wave lithotripsy), and how to deal with potential complications.

Learning Objectives

  • To reflect on the various techniques to treat calcified lesion (OPN, tornus, laser, rotablation, orbital atherectomy, shock wave lithotripsy)
  • To improve your knowledge in the treatment of challenging calcified lesions and to discuss how to deal with complications

Presentations available when logged in:

  • Session objectives
  • What to expect from the Rotablator device – When and how would you use it?
  • What to expect from the Orbital Atherectomy device – When and how would you use it?
  • What to expect from Tornus and OPN NC balloon – When and how would you use it?
  • What to expect from Shock-Wave therapy – When and how would you use it?
  • Treating calcified lesions: making sense of all the current available devices and how best to choose and use them