A New Milestone in Complex Cardiovascular Interventions

Recently, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital showcased its top-tier treatment capabilities by successfully live-broadcasting a complex cardiovascular intervention at an international academic conference. This procedure, performed at GICS 2026 (Gwangju International Cardiovascular Intervention Symposium), provided an opportunity to present cutting-edge treatments to patients with severe cardiovascular diseases.

GICS 2026 - A Global Stage for Cardiovascular Treatment

GICS is a prestigious international symposium where cardiovascular intervention specialists from around the world gather to share the latest treatment techniques and clinical research findings. At this event, Professor Hyuk-jun Yoon and Professor Chul-hyun Lee from the Cardiology Department demonstrated complex procedures in real-time, introducing their precise techniques to the world.

Notably, this intervention was performed on a patient with severely calcified coronary artery lesions, so hardened that they were untreatable with conventional balloon angioplasty. As these patients often do not respond well to standard treatments, the success of this procedure holds significant meaning.

Application of State-of-the-Art Treatment Methods

Professors Yoon and Lee applied two advanced treatment methods tailored to the patient's specific lesion characteristics. These treatments include:

• Orbital Atherectomy: A method that uses a micro-diamond coated device to rotate and ablate hardened calcified tissue.
• Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL): An innovative treatment that uses sonic pressure waves to create micro-fractures in the calcification.

Both of these techniques require highly specialized equipment and the extensive experience of skilled medical professionals, which is why they are only performed at a few major cardiovascular centers in Korea. Dongsan Hospital demonstrated its unique technical prowess by effectively applying both methods in a customized approach for the patient.

Vivid Procedure and In-depth Discussions

The entire procedure was vividly broadcast live at the symposium, from precise evaluation using intravascular imaging to the optimization of stent placement at each stage. While performing the procedure, Professor Hyuk-jun Yoon engaged in in-depth discussions in real-time with international scholars and professors from major domestic university hospitals, sharing Dongsan Hospital's accumulated clinical expertise.

Commitment to the Future

Professors Yoon and Lee emphasized, "Severe calcified coronary artery lesions are highly complex to treat, requiring precise therapeutic strategies tailored to the patient's condition." They added, "It was a meaningful opportunity to share Dongsan Hospital's leading treatment experience with domestic and international experts through this live procedure." Moving forward, Dongsan Hospital is committed to providing even safer and higher-quality treatments for patients with high-risk cardiovascular diseases by adopting advanced medical technologies and fostering continuous research collaboration.