Outcomes in Elderly Patients With Severely Calcified Coronary Lesions Undergoing Orbital Atherectomy

ConclusionsThe elderly represented a sizeable number of patients who underwent orbital atherectomy. It is a safe and effective treatment strategy for elderly patients with severe CAC as the clinical outcomes were similar to their younger counterparts. A randomized trial should further clarify the role of orbital atherectomy in these patients.

Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - January 22, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Michael S. Lee, Evan Shlofmitz, Gentian Lluri, Richard A. Shlofmitz Tags: Original Investigation Source Type: research