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Change isn't quick. Unless it's when you experience Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) for the first time. Stay apprised of our latest news and insights while discovering how a simple and intuitive tool can be The Catalyst to change the way you think about calcium modification.

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Coronary IVL Tips and Tricks with Dr. Andrew Klein

Dr. Andrew Klein, Staff Interventional Cardiologist at Piedmont Heart and Vascular Institute in...

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Cracking the Myths around Eccentric Calcification

We’ve all heard that Shockwave IVL doesn’t work in eccentric calcium… well that’s just a myth....

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ChalkTalk: TCT Data Preview with Dr. Keith Dawkins, Shockwave CMO

In anticipation of TCT starting in early November, we had quick conversation with Shockwave...

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ChalkTalk: Q&A with Paul Higginbottom, UK & France Director of Sales

Explore the new world of Shockwave with Paul Higginbottom, Director of Sales in the UK and France,...

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TCT21 IVL Lineup

This year at TCT 2021, we’re pulling out all the stops. With inpatient and outpatient reimbursement...

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Late Breaking News at VIVA21: Real World Calcium. Consistent Results.

Dr. Ehrin Armstrong presented the interim results from the first 752 patients in the Disrupt PAD...

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IVL: Not an Eccentric Option for Eccentric Calcium

Eccentric calcium has challenged current modalities’ ability to adequately modify calcium due to...

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Dr. Evan Shlofmitz on Calcium Algorithms

Dr. Evan Shlofmitz, DO, Director of Intravascular Imaging, St. Francis Hospital - The Heart Center,...

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Beat the Odds at VIVA21

If you are attending VIVA21, you may not be dealing cards, but you’re likely dealing with...

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ChalkTalk: Calcium Masterclass Q&A with Prof. James Spratt

Follow the journey of Prof. James Spratt, a specialist in complex PCI and education, as he moves...

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Coronary IVL Tips and Tricks with Dr. Andrew Klein

Posted by Emma Miller on Oct 19, 2021 8:21:02 AM
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Dr. Andrew Klein, Staff Interventional Cardiologist at Piedmont Heart and Vascular Institute in Atlanta shares his valuable experience with coronary IVL. Dr. Klein speaks about his approach to different types of calcific lesions including use of coronary IVL, sharing his best tips and tricks with the technology when used as a stand alone therapy and in combination with other calcium modification tools.

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Topics: Coronary IVL, Coronary Cases, Shockwave C2, Coronary IVL - U.S., Calcium Corner

Cracking the Myths around Eccentric Calcification

Posted by Emma Miller on Oct 19, 2021 8:17:57 AM
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We’ve all heard that Shockwave IVL doesn’t work in eccentric calcium… well that’s just a myth. Watch Prof. Andrew Holden’s presentation from CIRSE21 as he walks you through IVL’s eccentric vs concentric lesion data subset from the PADIII Observational Study and learn how this myth can well and truly be dispelled.

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Topics: Peripheral IVL, DISRUPT PAD, Peripheral Cases, Peripheral Conferences, Peripheral Clinical Data

ChalkTalk: TCT Data Preview with Dr. Keith Dawkins, Shockwave CMO

Posted by Michelle Revell on Oct 19, 2021 8:11:36 AM
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In anticipation of TCT starting in early November, we had quick conversation with Shockwave Medical’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Keith Dawkins, about IVL’s presence at the meeting and the most interesting data coming out. Hope you enjoy his perspective!

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Topics: Shockwave Behind-the-Scenes, Coronary IVL, Peripheral IVL, IVL Technology, ChalkTalk Podcast

ChalkTalk: Q&A with Paul Higginbottom, UK & France Director of Sales

Posted by Michelle Revell on Oct 7, 2021 8:49:34 AM
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Explore the new world of Shockwave with Paul Higginbottom, Director of Sales in the UK and France, in ChalkTalk episode five. With over 10+ years in the medical device industry and a complex PCI background, Paul recounts the joys of his career journey but explains how the unique attributes of IVL and start-up environment are what compelled him to join Shockwave at the beginning of this year. He provides insights into Shockwave’s culture, shares challenges that he has faced already, and talks about going direct in the UK and France. Listen to catch Paul’s first interactions with physicians and their surprising feedback – enjoy!

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Topics: Shockwave Behind-the-Scenes, Coronary IVL, Peripheral IVL, IVL Technology, ChalkTalk Podcast

TCT21 IVL Lineup

Posted by Emma Miller on Oct 7, 2021 7:00:00 AM
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This year at TCT 2021, we’re pulling out all the stops. With inpatient and outpatient reimbursement now in place, we’ve delved deeper into the current coronary IVL clinical evidence to get data-driven answers for some of your most pressing questions:

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Topics: Coronary IVL

Late Breaking News at VIVA21: Real World Calcium. Consistent Results.

Posted by Emma Miller on Oct 6, 2021 9:47:54 AM
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Dr. Ehrin Armstrong presented the interim results from the first 752 patients in the Disrupt PAD III Observational Study (OS), reinforcing the consistency of IVL's unique mechanism of action to safely and effectively modify superficial and deep calcium across multiple vessel beds, lesion types and CLI patients.

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Topics: Peripheral IVL, DISRUPT PAD, Peripheral Cases, Peripheral Conferences, Peripheral Clinical Data

IVL: Not an Eccentric Option for Eccentric Calcium

Posted by Emma Miller on Oct 5, 2021 3:50:59 PM
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Eccentric calcium has challenged current modalities’ ability to adequately modify calcium due to several device-dependent factors. NC balloons often expand the healthy, non-calcified side of the artery, while high pressure or cutting balloons may result in disruption or dissection of healthy intima. Even atherectomy devices are limited due to wire bias that may often result in nonuniform ablation of calcium leaving the calcified plaque untouched.

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Topics: Coronary IVL, Coronary Cases, Shockwave C2, CAD Applications - Eccentric Lesions, Coronary IVL - U.S.

Dr. Evan Shlofmitz on Calcium Algorithms

Posted by Emma Miller on Sep 28, 2021 9:24:14 AM
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Dr. Evan Shlofmitz, DO, Director of Intravascular Imaging, St. Francis Hospital - The Heart Center, Roslyn, New York shares with us his extensive experience with imaging modalities and how the use of intravascular imaging helped create treatment algorithms at St. Francis Hospital to decide on the appropriate calcium modification tool. He also speaks about his experience with Coronary IVL, its safety and the use of OCT to enhance our ability to use intravascular lithotripsy, including case selection and ensuring adequate outcomes.

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Topics: Coronary IVL, Coronary Cases, Shockwave C2, Coronary IVL - U.S., Calcium Corner

Beat the Odds at VIVA21

Posted by Emma Miller on Sep 27, 2021 5:53:26 PM
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If you are attending VIVA21, you may not be dealing cards, but you’re likely dealing with peripheral artery calcium.  So join Dr. Sahil Parikh, Dr. Ehrin Armstrong, Dr. Venita Chandra and Dr. Peter Soukas at 12pm Pacific Time on Wednesday, October 6th in the Bandol Room to make sure you don’t gamble with your calcium strategy.  Listen to the esteemed panel during the Shockwave Medical Symposium and you learn how Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) can help you beat the odds.

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Topics: Peripheral IVL, DISRUPT PAD, Peripheral Cases, Peripheral Conferences, Peripheral Clinical Data

ChalkTalk: Calcium Masterclass Q&A with Prof. James Spratt

Posted by Michelle Revell on Sep 8, 2021 6:38:03 PM
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Follow the journey of Prof. James Spratt, a specialist in complex PCI and education, as he moves from early IVL adopter to expert in the technology. ChalkTalk episode four captures how Prof. Spratt, from St. George’s Hospital, University of London, first discovered Shockwave and why he now believes the technology is disruptive in the calcium space. Spratt describes how focusing on Optima education and practicing interventional cardiology helped get him to where he is today. Being an expert in the field, Spratt recognized the need for simplifying calcium education, which became the foundation that Shockwave and Optima's Calcium Masterclass was built upon. Hear more from Prof. James Spratt by tuning into the remaining Calcium Masterclasses!

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Topics: Shockwave Behind-the-Scenes, Coronary IVL, Peripheral IVL, IVL Technology, ChalkTalk Podcast

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