25/08/2026
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the most common cardiovascular conditions. In complex cases with severe coronary artery calcification, extensive calcium buildup can make arteries rigid and difficult to expand. This can make stent placement challenging or unfeasible, potentially compromising long-term treatment outcomes and increasing the risk of restenosis.
However, Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) can help treat heavily calcified coronary arteries. Using a specialized balloon catheter, IVL delivers low-energy shockwaves that create small fractures in calcified plaque, reducing its rigidity and improving vessel compliance. This facilitates balloon angioplasty and stent placement, when appropriate.
IVL is another treatment option for patients with coronary artery disease and complex lesions, severe calcification, multi-segment stenosis, or challenging vessel preparation before stent placement.
Read the full interview, “IVL: Shockwave Technology for Complex Coronary Artery Disease” by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suwatchai Pornratanarangsi, a cardiologist specializing in interventional cardiology: https://medpark.hospital/SPIVL
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