Heart artery showdown: shockwave or cutting balloon before stenting?
Disease control
Completed
This study tested two methods to prepare hardened (calcified) heart arteries before placing a stent: a cutting balloon and a shockwave device. About 413 adults with moderate to severe artery hardening took part. The goal was to see which method helps the stent fit better and work…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Baim Institute for Clinical Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC