Superficial Femoral–Popliteal Occlusion Treated With Shockwave IVL and Stenting

A male patient presents with short-distance, lifestyle-limiting claudication of the left lower extremity (LLE) and having failed an exercise program.

Using a contralateral approach to access the the LLE, Dr. Foteh successfully crosses the lesion and advances the Shockwave E8 6.0 mm x 80 mm catheter delivering all 400 pulses. Dr. Foteh deploys a series of stents and post-dilates with a PTA balloon, resulting in a widely patent superficial femoral artery with distal reconstitution of the popliteal artery. The case exhibits no dissections or embolic complications.

Dr. Foteh is a paid consultant of Shockwave Medical.

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