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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.
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.
Topics: Coronary IVL, Peripheral IVL, IVL Technology, Peripheral Conferences, SWAV News, Shockwave C2, Coronary Conferences, Shockwave S4, Shockwave M5 & Shockwave M5+
Based on Shockwave’s recognition on Fast Company’s 2022 list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in the medical device sector for “bringing good vibrations to heart procedures,” we sat down with Shockwave CEO Doug Godshall for a Q&A to discuss how innovation is fostered at SWAV and why continual innovation is imperative to the future success of the company.
You can also read more about the honor in the company’s press release, in which Doug is quoted saying, “Shockwave Medical was founded with innovation at our core…not only for pioneering revolutionary and proprietary IVL technology, but also for the ways that innovation permeates every aspect of our business. We are continually evolving and transforming how we do things as we seek to astound our customers with life changing products for the treatment of calcified cardiovascular disease.”
Topics: Coronary IVL, Peripheral IVL, IVL Technology, SWAV News, ChalkTalk Podcast
In the latest ChalkTalk podcast, we’re going to listen in on a sponsored discussion that took place with TCTMD during TCT21 about new insights on the latest Coronary IVL data that was presented during the meeting with Drs. Ajay Kirtane, Alexandra Lansky, Matthew Price, and Ziad Ali. Hope you enjoy the conversation and for more information on the data, please visit LetsGetCracking.com.
Topics: Coronary IVL, IVL Technology, SWAV News, ChalkTalk Podcast, Treating Different Ca++ Morphologies, Female vs. Male Outcomes
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!
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!
Topics: Coronary IVL, Peripheral IVL, IVL Technology, SWAV News, ChalkTalk Podcast
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!
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.
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!
Topics: Coronary IVL, Peripheral IVL, IVL Technology, SWAV News, ChalkTalk Podcast
Shockwave is in the midst of preparing to go direct in the UK on 1st of July.
Topics: IVL Technology, SWAV News
Welcome to ChalkTalk, our new podcast series where we discuss all things cardiovascular calcium, featuring perspective from our leaders and leading physicians who are using IVL in clinical practice to crack their toughest cases. We plan to bring you the latest cases, insights & evidence surrounding both coronary and peripheral Shockwave IVL.
Topics: Coronary IVL, Peripheral IVL, IVL Technology, SWAV News, ChalkTalk Podcast
But, right now we're in the early phases of the R&D program. In the meantime, don't miss the IVL application that heart teams are embracing already — maintaining transfemoral TAVR access through heavily calcified iliacs by using IVL.
