Introduction
Coronary artery calcification (CAC) poses serious obstacles to routine
percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). Calcified lesions are
difficult to cross, expand and carry increased risks of inadequate stent
placement, angiographic complications, and poor clinical outcomes.[1] CAC is often secondary to old age, diabetes
mellitus and chronic renal failure (CRF).
Various methods exist to improve procedural outcomes. Rotablation is
widely available in most countries, however expertise for it in
difficult cases and cost are major limitations hampering its usage. The
aim of this report is to examine procedural success and long-term
mortality outcomes.