Calcium causes a magnitude of problems in EVAR and TEVAR procedures. Calcium can inhibit stent graft delivery leading to significant dissection or perforation of the iliac arteries. Calcium can also affect expansion of iliac limbs leading to increased risk of under expansion and stent graft thrombosis.
Watch as Dr. Stefano Fazzini, Tor Vergata University Hospital, Italy walks you through how Shockwave IVL can help alleviate access challenges while minimizing complications and the need for secondary interventions.
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Topics:
Peripheral IVL,
Peripheral Conferences,
Peripheral Clinical Data
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,
Peripheral Conferences,
Peripheral Clinical Data,
Treating Different Ca++ Morphologies
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:
Coronary IVL,
Peripheral IVL,
IVL Technology,
SWAV News,
ChalkTalk Podcast
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:
Coronary IVL,
Peripheral IVL,
IVL Technology,
SWAV News,
ChalkTalk Podcast
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,
Peripheral Conferences,
Peripheral Clinical Data
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,
Peripheral Conferences,
Peripheral Clinical Data
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:
Coronary IVL,
Peripheral IVL,
IVL Technology,
SWAV News,
ChalkTalk Podcast
Blast into the past with the co-founder of IVL technology, John Adams, and Dr. Ziad Ali as they reminisce on what brought Shockwave here today! In ChalkTalk episode three, Adams explains how the “Shockwave spark” idea was conceptualized and how the whole design came to life. They discuss the challenges that were overcome in the technology’s development and reveal exciting breakthrough moments that motivated them to push against all odds. Hear them share deep insights into IVL’s unique Mechanism of Action and their personal experiences using the technology across the globe.
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Topics:
Coronary IVL,
Peripheral IVL,
IVL Technology,
SWAV News,
ChalkTalk Podcast
In the second episode of ChalkTalk, calcium experts Drs. Ziad Ali (St. Francis Hospital), Robert Riley (The Christ Hospital), Robert Yeh (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center), Richard Shlofmitz (St. Francis Hospital), and Philippe Genereux (Morristown Medical Center) discuss the real-world utilization of Coronary IVL since FDA approval in the U.S during a recent webinar broadcast online. They share tips and tricks for adopting the new technology, discuss pulse management strategies, and share insights into how they have pushed the boundaries with the technology in early days. Let’s get cracking!
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Topics:
Coronary IVL,
Peripheral IVL,
IVL Technology,
SWAV News,
ChalkTalk Podcast
Shockwave has been making waves this summer! As you dive into this edition of the PulsePoint Newsletter, you’ll see that JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions published a trilogy of peer-reviewed publications highlighting Shockwave’s MOA, a pooled analysis of the 4 Disrupt CAD studies, and Disrupt PAD lll. Dive deeper and you’ll discover the incredible 10-webinar series called Calcium Masterclass that was launched at the beginning of the quarter. Explore how Shockwave was granted transitional pass-through reimbursement for Coronary IVL and proposed additional payment for hospital in-patient Coronary IVL cases performed in the United States. This PulsePoint has a lot to cover – recap the rest of the events and milestones from an exciting last quarter. But as you relax on your vacation, always stay on the pulse!
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Topics:
Coronary IVL,
Peripheral IVL,
IVL Technology,
PulsePoint Newsletter