Brian C Case, Najdat Bazarbashi, Adam Johnson, Toby Rogers, Itsik Ben-Dor, Lowell F Satler, Ron Waksman, Hayder D Hashim, Robert Gallino, Nelson L Bernardo
The advent of excimer laser coronary atherectomy (ELCA) nearly four decades ago heralded a novel way to treat complex lesions, both coronary and peripheral, which were previously untraversable and thus untreatable. These complex lesions include heavily calcified lesions, ostial lesions, bifurcation lesions, chronic total occlusions, in-stent restenosis (including stent underexpansion), and degenerative saphenous vein grafts. We discuss the technology of ELCA, its indications, applications, and complications, and suggest the "MAXCon ELCA" technique for better outcomes without increased risk...
April 12, 2024: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions