Recommendation ID
IPG6773/1
Question

Evidence on the safety and efficacy of intravascular lithotripsy for calcified coronary arteries during percutaneous coronary intervention is limited in quantity and quality. Therefore, this procedure should only be used with special arrangements for clinical governance, consent, and audit or research.

Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)

Source guidance details

Comes from guidance
Intravascular lithotripsy for calcified coronary arteries during percutaneous coronary intervention
Number
IPG673
Date issued
June 2020

Other details

Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? Yes  
Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register?   No  
Last Reviewed 01/06/2020