{"id":23486,"date":"2026-06-17T12:50:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T05:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abdiwaluyo.com\/?p=23486"},"modified":"2026-06-17T16:25:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T09:25:25","slug":"intravascular-lithotripsy-ivl-a-new-breakthrough-for-treating-heavily-calcified-coronary-arteries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abdiwaluyo.com\/en\/health-info\/intravascular-lithotripsy-ivl-a-new-breakthrough-for-treating-heavily-calcified-coronary-arteries\/","title":{"rendered":"Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL): Breaking Through Calcium Blockages in the Heart"},"content":{"rendered":"

By: dr. Armand Achmadsyah<\/em><\/p>\n

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Calcium deposits in the heart’s arteries are one of the most challenging problems in interventional cardiology. At RS Abdi Waluyo Cardiac Center, we offer Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) \u2014 an advanced, minimally invasive procedure that breaks apart hardened calcium blockages from inside the artery, allowing the heart to receive better blood flow and ensuring stents are placed with optimal results.<\/p>\n

What is IVL?<\/h2>\n

Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) is a minimally invasive cardiac procedure that uses a special metal pressure principle to break apart calcium deposits inside the coronary arteries \u2014 without damaging the surrounding vessel wall.<\/p>\n

This method improves blood flow to the heart muscle and enables more optimal stent placement \u2014 especially in blood vessels that are severely calcified and resistant to conventional treatment.<\/p>\n

“IVL is not a replacement for a stent. It is a preparation step used before stent placement. Once calcium is broken and the vessel becomes more flexible, the doctor proceeds with optimal stent deployment.”<\/h3>\n

Benefits of IVL<\/h2>\n