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At Pride Heart Institute, we combine cutting-edge technology with compassionate care to deliver excellence in cardiac health, community wellness, and lifelong support.

Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) & IVUS:OCT Imaging

What Is Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) and IVUS ⁄ OCT Imaging?

IVL uses gentle acoustic pulses inside the artery to fracture hard calcium, making stent placement safer. IVUS and OCT are tiny camera-like catheters that create high-resolution images of vessel walls, guiding precise treatment.

Why IVL and IVUS ⁄ OCT Imaging Matters?

These tools optimise complex coronary interventions by tackling calcium and providing microscopic vessel detail, improving stent expansion and long-term outcomes.

Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) & IVUS:OCT
  • Breaks rigid calcium that balloons cannot crack
  • Delivers uniform stent expansion for better blood flow
  • Reveals plaque composition and exact vessel size
  • Reduces risk of dissection or recoil
  • Lowers repeat-procedure rates and boosts survival

Why Choose Pride Heart Institute for IVL and IVUS ⁄ OCT?

Our cath-lab pairs next-generation imaging with expert operators to treat even the toughest lesions with minimal complications and maximum durability.

  • State-of-the-art IVL, IVUS, and OCT consoles
  • Cardiologists trained at leading global centres
  • On-table image analysis for instant decisions
  • Calcium management algorithms for optimal sizing
  • Proven track record in complex multivessel disease

Our IVL and IVUS ⁄ OCT Process

We prioritise comfort, speed, and accuracy from admission to discharge, keeping you fully informed.

  • Pre-procedure evaluation and consent
  • Radial or femoral catheter insertion under local anaesthesia
  • IVUS or OCT scan to map lesion length and calcium depth
  • IVL balloon activation to fracture calcium
  • Final imaging to confirm perfect stent expansion

Our Commitment to You

Pride Heart Institute brings leading-edge calcium-modifying technology and intravascular imaging together so you receive the safest, most durable coronary repair possible. Our team explains every step, tailors therapy to your anatomy, and follows up closely to ensure lasting relief and renewed confidence in your heart’s performance.

Yes. IVL delivers low-pressure acoustic waves that selectively fracture calcium without damaging soft tissue, lowering perforation risk and making complex stenting significantly safer.

You stay comfortable. Local anaesthetic numbs the access site and light sedation keeps you relaxed. Most patients feel only mild pressure, not pain, while the devices work inside the artery.

IVL with imaging-guided stenting typically lasts sixty to ninety minutes, depending on lesion complexity. You remain under continuous monitoring, and most patients are discharged the same or next day.

No. Both imaging catheters use ultrasound or light, not X-rays, so they do not increase radiation dose. They often shorten fluoroscopy time by guiding faster, more precise decisions.

Aftercare is similar to standard angioplasty. Avoid heavy lifting for a week, keep the puncture site clean, take prescribed antiplatelet medicines, and attend your follow-up visit to review healing and progress.