Shockwave: Disruption for A Better Fit

Brief Summary

Recent clinical trial results demonstrate that IVL can increase lumen area by emitting sonic pressure waves, with less inflation pressure as compared to traditional angioplasty balloon dilation and resulting in minimal trauma to the vessel. Therefore, the use of IVL prior to placement of a stent for severely calcified femoral popliteal arteries may be associated with more successful stent implants and better long-term patency, resulting in a decrease in cardiovascular events. The investigator will evaluate the success by defining as lesion stenosis less than 30% and no evidence of Major Adverse Cardiac Event including death or any amputation of the index limb within 30 days of the procedure.