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Use of IVL in Calcified Coronary Lesions in a Real World Population

The presence of calcification in coronary arteries (CAC) remains a challenge for the percutaneous treatment of these...

Lithotripsy in the Left Main Coronary Artery

A lesion ≥50% in the left main coronary artery (LMCA) is considered severe, according to various scientific...

IN.PACT Outcomes at 5 Years

Over time, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug coated balloons (DCB) have been shown more beneficial than...

ERCTO Registry: Current Results for Percutaneous Treatment of Chronic Total Occlusions

Chronic total occlusions (CTO) occur in up to 20% of patients undergoing diagnostic angiographic studies. Over the...

Proximal Optimization Technique in Unprotected LMCA

Proximal optimization technique (POT) has been recommended as a standard strategy in bifurcation lesions because it facilitates...

Network Meta-Analysis of Complementary Imaging (IVUS/OCT + Conventional Angiography) for Coronary Stenting

Complementary imaging allows for the identification of numerous scenarios not visible with conventional angiography (ICA), both for...

Use of Intravascular Lithotripsy in Left Main

The Left main coronary artery supplies circulation to roughly 70% of myocardium, and left main disease requires...

Should We Use Ultrasound Routinely to Guide Transfemoral Access?

Currently, transfemoral access (TFA) is used in large-caliber procedures and when transradial access fails. The introduction of...