From Plaque to Patency: Lesion Prep for Lasting Success
Presenter
Hillary Johnston-Cox, MD, PhD, FSCAI, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, New York, NY
Hillary Johnston-Cox, MD, PhD, FSCAI, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, New York, NY
Learning Objectives:
- Identify lesion characteristics that require pre-treatment (heavy calcification, long occlusions, fibrotic tissue).
- Discuss plaque modification techniques- IVL/ laser/ rotational atherectomy.
- Identify scenarios to use specialty balloons (cutting, scoring for lesion preparation).
Keywords: Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)