For International Physicians: New real-world evidence on
#ShockwaveReducer: Coronary sinus reducer implantation for refractory angina: a national audit of UK practice
A major UK national audit just published in
@Heart_BMJ reinforces the value of
#ShockwaveReducer implantation in patients with refractory angina despite optimised medical therapy.
Across 19 centres, results confirm that
#ShockwaveReducer is being implemented in line with guideline recommendations in real-world clinical practice, translating into meaningful clinical outcomes for patients. As shown in the figure, there is a clear shift in the distribution of CCS class from baseline to 6 months, with more patients moving to lower angina severity classes, reflecting an overall improvement in symptoms:
🔶 75% improved ≥1 CCS class
🔶 36% improved ≥2 CCS classes
These findings highlight the ability of Shockwave coronary sinus reducer to significantly improve angina symptoms and quality of life in a highly symptomatic population with limited treatment options.
Congratulations to all authors, Cheng, K.,
@fwitherow, Byrne, J., Lindsay, S.,
@drtpatterson,
@K_DeSilva,
@ranildesilva2 and collaborating centres for this important contribution to real-world evidence and the continued advancement of care in refractory angina.
Read the abstract here:
heart.bmj.com/content/early/…
Safety Info:
shockwavemedical.com/isi/ CAUTION: Investigational Device. Limited by U.S. and Canadian law to investigational use. The Reducer is commercially available in certain countries outside the U.S. and Canada.