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SCAI 2022: New Practice-Changing IVL Data

Posted by Michelle Revell on May 3, 2022 5:28:59 PM

In a few weeks, we are headed to a city known for its sunshine and southern hospitality, Atlanta, Georgia, where SCAI 2022 is taking place this year. At the conference, leading calcium experts will share the 1-year results from the Randomized Disrupt PAD III Trial and 1-year sex specific outcomes with Coronary IVL.

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Topics: Coronary IVL, Peripheral IVL, IVL Technology, Peripheral Conferences, SWAV News, Shockwave C2, Coronary Conferences, Shockwave S4, Shockwave M5 & Shockwave M5+

BTK Recoil and Calcium: New Infographic & Video with Dr. George Adams

Posted by Emma Miller on Jun 4, 2020 9:31:41 AM

Acute recoil is a phenomenon in small arteries, such as those below-the-knee (BTK), when there is a significant reduction in luminal gain within just a few minutes after balloon angioplasty. Since the goal of BTK angioplasty is to maximize distal flow in order to heal wounds, recoil is a significant problem. As a result, reducing the incidence of acute recoil should be an important goal in improving BTK treatment.

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Topics: Peripheral IVL, Peripheral Clinical Data, Shockwave S4

VIVA Las Vegas!

Posted by Emma Miller on Nov 1, 2019 8:11:57 PM

VIVA is always one of the best peripheral meetings every year, and we’re especially excited this year because we’ve got something new to show you: Shockwave S⁴.

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Topics: Peripheral Conferences, Shockwave S4

Dr. John Phillips: IVL for Calcified Below-the-Knee Lesions

Posted by Emma Miller on Sep 17, 2019 6:00:00 AM

The experience with Intravascular Lithotripsy in a wide variety of peripheral lesions continues to grow.

Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is the most advanced form of peripheral artery disease and often involves stenoses in calcified below-the-knee (BTK) arteries.

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Topics: Shockwave S4