Shockwaves to the rescue: new technique could open blocked arteries for Life-Saving heart valve surgery

NCT ID NCT05862558

Summary

This study is testing a technique called intravascular lithotripsy (IVL), which uses tiny shockwaves, to break up severe calcium deposits in the leg arteries of patients who need a heart valve replacement. The goal is to see if clearing this blockage safely allows doctors to perform the valve surgery through the leg, which is generally preferred, instead of needing a more invasive approach. The study will enroll about 50 patients to measure how well the shockwave technique works and how safe it is.

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Locations

  • Baylor Scott and White Heart Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Plano, Texas, 75093, United States

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