07/11/2025
At the prestigious Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) Conference, Dato’ Dr Tamil Selvan, Consultant Cardiologist at CVSKL, presented findings from the Malaysia Intravascular Lithotripsy Study, a Malaysian collaboration with Elixir Medical.
The study evaluated a new treatment technique called Hertz Contact Intravascular Lithotripsy (HC-IVL), which uses mechanical pressure waves to gently break calcium in artery walls. This helps improve blood flow and ensures better stent expansion in patients with heavily calcified coronary arteries. Key findings included:
• 96.1% of patients were free from major cardiac events within 30 days
• 96.3% achieved optimal stent expansion with minimal blockage
• Proven effective even in complex or multi-vessel disease
These promising results highlight the potential of HC-IVL as a safer and more precise option for patients with challenging heart conditions and mark another proud milestone for CVSKL in advancing cardiovascular research on a global stage.
Find out more about Dato’ Dr Tamil Selvan, Consultant Cardiologist at CVSKL: https://www.cvskl.com/doctor/dato-dr-tamil-selvan-muthusamy/