Intracoronary Lithoplasty in Percutaneous Treatment of Challenging Calcified Coronary Lesions

Abstract

Unexpanded stents in calcified coronary stenosis is a problem where intravascular lithotripsy could be effectively employed. In these 2 cases, we report possible issues associated with the use of this technology. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)

Keywords

• coronary angiography
• myocardial ischemia
• percutaneous coronary intervention