Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) is an advanced and minimally invasive technique for opening narrowed blood vessels—especially in cases where hard calcium deposits have accumulated in the arterial walls. This method uses shockwaves to break these deposits, allowing blood flow through the vessels to become unobstructed. It is primarily used in treating:
Targets calcified vessels
Gentle, catheter-based
Restores circulation fast
Short hospital stay
In IVL, a special catheter equipped with crystals that generate acoustic shockwaves is inserted through the artery into the narrowed vessel. The catheter delivers controlled shockwaves to the calcium deposits, breaking them up without damaging the healthy tissue of the arterial wall. As a result, the vessel is reopened, enabling stenting or restoring blood flow. The benefits of IVL include minimal invasiveness, precise targeting, improved blood circulation, and effectiveness for specific patient populations, among others.
Diamond Drill or Orbital Atherectomy – one of the most advanced treatments for severe arterial narrowing especially in patients with heavy calcification. This method uses a diamond-coated drill to grind down calcified plaques inside the vessel, paving the way for stenting or re-opening the artery.
This method is used primarily for patients who:
Use of the diamond drill IVL is contraindicated or very high-risk in:
Presence of an active thrombus in the target vessel
Aneurysm at the site to be treated
Complete occlusion where the guidewire cannot pass
Unstable cardiac condition (e.g. simultaneous acute myocardial infarction)
Patients with severe allergy to system components or contrast agents
Initial consultation and medical evaluation (online or in person)
Imaging and angiography to assess severity of arterial narrowing
Performing IVL by a specialist team in the catheterization lab (Cath Lab)
Application of acoustic shockwaves to break up calcified plaques
If needed, stenting after reopening the vessel
Usually discharge within 24 to 48 hours
EasyMedTrip, as a leading medical tourism company in Iran, works directly with advanced heart and vascular centers equipped with diamond atherectomy technology. We facilitate your treatment from start to finish:
Our services include:
Free online medical consultation
Referral to top cardiologists and vascular specialists in Iran
Coordination with centers equipped with intravascular lithotripsy technology
Travel visa, hotel booking, translator, and transfer
Follow-up of patient’s condition after treatment and return
Subspecialist cardiologists with international experience
Clinics and hospitals equipped with state-of-the-art technology
Cost-effective care without compromising quality
Multilingual support and VIP services for international patients
