Update on management of complex calcified coronary lesions

With the collaboration of the Euro4C Group

Chairpersons: G.B. Gaul, K. Reczuch
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Summary

Consult this session to discover updates on the management of complex calcified coronary lesions, to better understand which cases may be almost impossible to stent, to learn techniques to make stenting possible, and more!

Learning Objectives

  • To understand which cases may be almost impossible to stent
  • To learn techniques to make stenting possible
  • To make the final result clinically safe and effective in the long term

Presentations available when logged in:

  • Session objectives
  • Wiring with Rotawire, using OTW balloons or microcatheters for rotational atherectomy
  • Performing rotational atherectomy through extension catheters
  • Alternative strategies for expanding a stent calcified lesion: the laser catheter
  • Successful lesion and stent expansion using dedicated balloon-based technology (Shockwave) with IVUS-guided preparation and assessment
  • Session evaluation and key learnings