21 May 2025

Other coronary interventions Calcified lesions

Treat calcium right the first time: new considerations for PCI planning and device selection to optimise outcomes

Sponsored by Shockwave Medical

Anchorperson: E. Barbato

Spokesperson: A. Mcinerney

Summary

Watch this EuroPCR 2025 session to learn how intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) is transforming the management of coronary artery calcification (CAC). Discover the new CALC roadmap, a comprehensive framework guiding device selection and treatment strategies based on calcium burden, anatomy, and patient gender. Follow a real-world clinical case demonstrating how to optimize treatment pathways using IVL as a first-line approach, supported by exciting new clinical data from multiple studies. Gain practical insights on sizing IVL balloons with intracoronary imaging to maximize procedural success and safety, and explore how this technology can improve outcomes by simplifying calcium modification during PCI.

Learning Objectives

To learn with a real-world clinical case how to optimise treatment pathways for CAC, supported by new clinical data
To discuss the framework for selecting the most appropriate device for vessel prep, based on calcium burden, anatomical considerations and patient gender
To explore the role of intravascular lithotripsy as a first-line treatment strategy for managing coronary artery calcification and its impact on procedural outcomes

Speaker

E. Barbato

Welcome and session objectives

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