{"id":15797,"date":"2023-07-31T13:09:51","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T13:09:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kingscollegehospitaldubai.com\/?post_type=service&p=15797"},"modified":"2026-08-04T05:46:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T05:46:36","slug":"shockwave-intravascular-lithotripsy-ivl","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/kingscollegehospitaldubai.com\/ar\/service\/cardiology\/shockwave-intravascular-lithotripsy-ivl\/","title":{"rendered":"Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) at King\u2019s College Hospital London – Dubai<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) is a modern, minimally invasive treatment that supports management of heavily calcified coronary arteries. At King\u2019s College Hospital London in Dubai, IVL prepares hardened arteries to make balloon angioplasty and stent placement safer and more effective, all without open surgery.<\/p>\n

What is Shockwave IVL?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shockwave IVL is meant for patients with significant calcium buildup in their coronary arteries. Calcium can make arteries stiff and hard to treat with standard angioplasty<\/a>.With IVL, sound waves are delivered inside the artery through a catheter to soften hardened calcium. This helps the vessel open more easily so balloons and stents can be placed properly, without putting unnecessary stress on healthy tissue.<\/p>\n

When is IVL recommended?<\/strong><\/p>\n

IVL may be recommended when coronary artery disease is complicated by severe calcification, particularly if calcium limits the success or safety of conventional balloon angioplasty. It is often used in complex cases where thorough vessel preparation is essential to reduce complications as well as improve long-term outcomes.<\/p>\n

Who performs Shockwave IVL at King\u2019s?<\/strong><\/p>\n

At King\u2019s College Hospital Dubai, Shockwave IVL is performed by Dr. Mehmood Butt<\/a>, a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist. Dr. Butt is UK-board certified and was one of the first to use IVL in the UAE\u2019s private healthcare sector. He trained in England and Wales and has worked at top UK hospitals like John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. He brought IVL to King\u2019s College Hospital London in Dubai as part of the advanced coronary intervention services.<\/p>\n

What are the benefits of IVL?<\/strong><\/p>\n

IVL has several advantages, including:<\/p>\n