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When it comes to identifying and treating calcific lesions, using the right tools makes all the difference. But many go-to strategies fall short, and can lead to compounding challenges. ​

 

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Diagnose with IVUS

You can't treat what you can't see. Angiography is only effective at identifying the most severe cases of Calcific CAD. In fact, only 38% of cases show visible calcium via angiography1. Since low to moderately calcific lesions can still act as a considerable barrier to an optimal outcome, you'll need to use IVUS for every procedure.

IVUS is the preferred option for effectively visualizing and identifying calcium, no matter the severity, allowing you to make better treatment decisions with confidence. In fact, the use of IVUS has been shown to change treatment decisions 74% of the time.1​

Angiography, for example, is successful at identifying calcium in only 38% of cases – essentially only effective in the most severe cases.
In fact, the use of IVUS has been shown to change treatment decisions 74% of the time. ​
 
IVUS is necessary for every procedure

IVUS is necessary for every procedure

- Enables better identification of the lesion type
- Allows for better treatment decisions
 
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Treat with Rotational Atherectomy

Identification is not the only area in which the status quo has failed to keep pace with your needs. POBA, a commonly used solution for addressing these lesions, can lead to dissections or perforations, leading to longer case time and limiting options for completing the case. ​

Rotational Atherectomy is the gold standard for addressing lesions with any level of calcification. Rotational Atherectomy is known to deliver exceptional outcomes, with multiple studies indicating that Rotational atherectomy results in high procedural success rates with acceptable short- and longer-term MACE rates considering the severity of patient and lesion characteristics. ​

 

Calcium is being severely undertreated:

 
Atherectomy is only used in 1-2% of PCI cases
An estimated 88% of identified calcium is left untreated.
 
Rotational Atherectomy is the most effective treatment for calcified CAD

Atherectomy:
Gold standard treatment for Calcium

- Properly prepares the vessel for a procedure4
- Helps prevent complications and adverse events4

 
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