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Prospective Multi-Center, Single Arm Post-Market Study (PMS) of the Shockwave Medical, Inc. Coronary Lithoplasty® System in Coronary Arteries
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating IVL Coronary Lithotripsy System for Coronary Artery Disease. Completed, enrolled 120 participants across 15 sites in 9 countries.
Detailed Summary
The objective of this post market study is to examine the safety and performance of the Shockwave Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy System for the treatment of narrowed coronary arteries before the doctor places a stent.
Study Details
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Interventions
The coronary intravascular lithotripsy catheter is similar to other balloon devices that are routinely used during angioplasty procedures; however, it has electrodes inside the balloon which are designed to deliver energy to crack the calcified blockage using lithotripsy (acoustic energy).