Intravascular lithotripsy for coral reef aortic stenosis: a case series assessing feasibility, hemodynamic effects, imaging and clinical outcomes

Abstract Coral reef aorta (CRA) is defined by the presence of heavily calcified exophytic plaques that protrude into the aortic lumen. Open surgery remains the standard treatment but is associated with substantial morbidity, particularly in high-risk patients. Endovascular approaches, including intr...

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Principais autores:	Marios Platon Dimopoulos, Maria Papageorgiou, Georgios Nistikoulis, Panagiotis Kitrou, Dimitrios Karnabatidis, Konstantinos Katsanos
Format:	Artigo
Jezik:	Inglês
Izdano:	SpringerOpen 2026-06-01
Serija:	CVIR Endovascular
Teme:	Intravascular lithotripsy Coral reef aorta Fractional flow reserve Endovascular treatment
Online dostop:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s42155-026-00698-4
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