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When everything else fails: High-pressure balloon for undilatable lesions
Ioannis Felekos1, Grigoris V Karamasis2, Antonis N Pavlidis1
1Cardiology Department, St. Thomas' Hospital, Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Summary
Heavily calcified lesions pose challenges in percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). High-pressure balloons (HPB) offer a promising solution for undilatable lesions, improving stent expansion and reducing complications.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Heavily calcified lesions are increasingly common in percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI).
- These lesions can lead to suboptimal stent expansion, increasing risks of restenosis and thrombosis.
- Existing technologies face limitations in treating severely calcified coronary arteries.
