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ReviewInterventional cardiology (London, England)2025

Calcium Challenge - Tackling Rings, Nodules and Plates: How Can We Get More from Intravascular Lithotripsy Technology?

Anirban Choudhury, Majd B Protty, Hussain Hussain, Sandeep Basavarajaiah, Peter O'Kane, Ahmed Hailan

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Review in Interventional cardiology (London, England), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

  1. Endovascular treatment strategies in highly-calcified carotid stenoses.Postepy w kardiologii interwencyjnej = Advances in interventional cardiology · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Anirban ChoudhuryDepartment of Cardiology, Morriston Cardiac Centre Swansea, Wales, UK.
Majd B ProttyDepartment of Cardiology, University Hospital of Wales Cardiff, Wales, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8992-9120
Hussain HussainDepartment of Cardiology, Grange University Hospital Cwmbran, Wales, UK.
Sandeep BasavarajaiahDepartment of Cardiology, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Trust Bournemouth, UK.
Peter O'KaneDepartment of Cardiology, Heartlands Hospital Birmingham, UK.
Ahmed HailanDepartment of Cardiology, Morriston Cardiac Centre Swansea, Wales, UK.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Calcific coronary artery disease presents unique challenges in achieving optimal stent deployment, which is crucial for long-term procedural success. Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL), introduced to the UK in 2018, has revolutionised the treatment of calcific lesions through its simplicity of use and ability to modify calcium safely and effectively. This expert opinion explores the evolution of IVL technology, its mechanism of action, and suggested refinement in its application based on the evidence and experience of the authors. Emphasis is placed on optimising IVL usage across various calcific scenarios, including concentric, nodular and eccentric calcium, and large bifurcations. Lessons from peripheral vascular studies, such as balloon oversizing strategies, are discussed to enhance the optimal usage of IVL in coronary interventions. By proposing new iterations in IVL usage, and emphasising its safety and efficacy, this article aims to refine the interventional community's approach to tackling calcific coronary disease with IVL.

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Calcific coronary artery diseasecalcium modificationintravascular lithotripsyintravascular lithotripsy catheterstent optimisation

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PMID41346357
PMCPMC12673490

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