Zero-contrast percutaneous coronary intervention on calcified lesions facilitated by rotational atherectomy

Keyvan Karimi Galougahi, Gary S. Mintz, Dimitri Karmpaliotis, Ziad A. Ali

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Abstract

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) is challenging due to frequent presence of complex calcified lesions and the very high risk of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN). We report a strategy of “zero contrast” PCI, guided by intravascular imaging and physiology, performed in three patients with advanced CKD in whom severe calcification necessitated rotational atherectomy (RA) to facilitate and optimize PCI. This approach resulted in safe and successful PCI while preserving renal function.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)E85-E89
JournalCatheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions
Volume90
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Oct 2017
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • atherectomy
  • contrast-induced nephropathy
  • coronary physiology
  • intravascular ultrasound
  • percutaneous coronary intervention

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