SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 10, 2024 – Heart attacks and cardiac arrests are serious heart-related emergencies that can be life-threatening. While the terms are often used interchangeably, they are distinct conditions with different causes and treatments.
Heart Attack: A 'Plumbing' Problem
A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is severely restricted or completely blocked. This blockage, typically caused by plaque buildup in the coronary arteries, deprives the heart muscle of oxygen, leading to tissue damage.
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 10, 2024 – Shockwave Medical, a Johnson & Johnson MedTech company and a global leader in circulatory restoration, announced positive 30-day results from its DISRUPT BTK II study. This post-market study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of the Shockwave Peripheral IVL System in treating calcified peripheral lesions below the knee (BTK), including patients with critical limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI).
Addressing Peripheral Artery Disease with IVL Technology