Intravascular Lithotripsy for Optimized Percutaneous Coronary Intervention of a Thirty-Year-Old Saphenous Vein Graft: A Case Report

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2026
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Abstract
Abstract Background Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) is approved for native coronary calcium modification, but data in saphenous vein grafts (SVGs) are scarce. Case Summary An 87-year-old man with remote coronary artery bypass grafting presented with chest pain and was found to have non–ST-elevation myocardial infarction and new left ventricular dysfunction. Angiography revealed severe multivessel disease, with an 80% proximal lesion in a 30-year-old SVG collateralizing multiple territories with new wall motion abnormality. Percutaneous coronary intervention with embolic protection was attempted, but dense circumferential calcification limited balloon expansion. IVL with a 2.5 mm Shockwave balloon delivering 120 pulses allowed intravascular ultrasound passage, successful stent deployment, and satisfactory expansion. Discussion This case demonstrates successful off-label IVL use in SVG PCI, adding to limited reports and highlighting its potential in challenging revascularization.
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Authors A J Kumar, Viswanath Venkatesh, Boskey Patel
Journal European Heart Journal - Case Reports
Year 2026
DOI
10.1093/ehjcr/ytag589
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https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/ytag589
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