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Calcified Lesions

CALIPSO: Calcified Lesions and Use of OCT

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in calcified lesions remains one of the most challenging scenarios in daily practice,...

TCT 2025 | ShortCUT Trial: intravascular lithotripsy vs. cutting balloon in calcified coronary lesions

Coronary calcification is a major determinant of PCI complexity and failure. Balloon-based plaque-modifying devices —such as cutting...

Use of Plaque Modifying Devices in Calcified Left Main Lesions

Treating severely calcified left main coronary artery (LMCA) lesions is one of the greatest challenges in interventional...

Post IVL Coronary Compliance

Calcified coronary lesions represent one of the most relevant technical challenges in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Its...

Intravascular Lithotripsy vs. Rotational Atherectomy for Calcified Coronary Lesions

Severe coronary artery calcification represents a significant challenge in interventional cardiology. Rotational atherectomy (RA) has been traditionally...

EuroPCR 2025 | EMPOWER CAD

Women are underrepresented in numerous percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) studies, particularly in those analyzing calcified or...