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Pieter S de Klerk1, Justin M Pacor2, Peter Soukas2
1Brown University Health Cardiovascular Institute, The Miriam & Rhode Island Hospitals, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA - pdeklerk@brownhealth.org.
Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) is a preferred method for vessel preparation due to its safety and effectiveness. This review covers recent trial data on IVL in peripheral arteries and discusses future applications.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular medicine
- Medical devices
- Interventional cardiology
Background:
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) is gaining prominence as a vessel preparation technique.
- It offers an excellent safety profile and positive clinical outcomes.
- IVL is increasingly utilized in interventional procedures.
Conclusions:
- Intravascular lithotripsy is a valuable tool for peripheral arterial interventions.
- Its safety and efficacy support its role in vessel preparation.
- Further research will likely expand IVL's applications in vascular therapy.
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