Debulking uncrossable lesions with excimer laser: The interplay between device performance and limitations

Key Points Excimer laser successfully debulks atherosclerotic plaques, noteworthy lesions that fail to yield (uncrossable) to standard tools. Severe calcifications serve as an independent predictor of laser failure to recanalize uncrossable lesions, whereby other debulking technologies may better su...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
Bibliographische Detailangaben
Veröffentlicht in:Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions 2021-12, Vol.98 (7), p.1250-1251
1. Verfasser: Topaz, On
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Online-Zugang:Volltext
Tags: Tag hinzufügen
Keine Tags, Fügen Sie den ersten Tag hinzu!
Beschreibung
Zusammenfassung:Key Points Excimer laser successfully debulks atherosclerotic plaques, noteworthy lesions that fail to yield (uncrossable) to standard tools. Severe calcifications serve as an independent predictor of laser failure to recanalize uncrossable lesions, whereby other debulking technologies may better succeed. Q‐T prolongation during lasing represents dynamic ischemia caused either by impaired flow or distal spasm, leading to development of severe arrhythmias, thus, proper lasing techniques remain essential.
ISSN:1522-1946
1522-726X
DOI:10.1002/ccd.29993