Cracking open the discussion on the clinical experience with intravascular lithotripsy in acute coronary syndromes

Sponsored by Shockwave Medical

Anchorperson: T. Johnson

Spokesperson: M. Alasnag

Summary

Explore this session to uncover the common association between calcium and acute coronary syndrome, and how intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) offers a safe solution for calcified lesions, with comparable procedural success rates. However, note that ACS cases involving calcium may lead to higher major adverse cardiac events (MACE). Special attention is warranted for women due to their propensity for adverse outcomes. Discover how the C2 + IVL catheter enhances procedural flexibility, yet high intracoronary imaging rates did not yield differences in MACE. Additionally, learn about the potential role of IVL in treating in-stent restenosis (ISR).

Learning Objectives

To understand the best strategies to safely deal with calcium in ACS patients
To share clinical experience to uncover practical tips and techniques for intravascular lithotripsy in complex calcified lesions
To gain insights from the latest \"real world\" intravascular lithotripsy clinical evidence and consider intravascular lithotripsy\'s unique mechanism of action