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We are pleased to share another milestone in the clinical adoption of Lepu Medical's VessCrack Coronary IVL Balloon System in Lebanon.

The first coronary IVL procedure at Sahel General Hospital was successfully performed, marking an important step forward in supporting the treatment of complex calcified coronary lesions.

Clinical Case Overview:

Suspected vessel: Right Coronary Artery (RCA)

Lesion location: Proximal–Mid segment

Lesion characteristics: Severe calcified stenosis

Estimated stenosis: Approximately 93–96%

Treatment strategy: Lesion preparation with VessCrack IVL Balloon System, enabling successful modification of calcium and subsequent intervention.

The procedure was successfully performed by Dr. Jamal Karnib, with the support and leadership of Mrs. Lama Jibaii, Deputy General Manager of Sahel General Hospital.

We sincerely appreciate the trust and collaboration of the medical team at Sahel General Hospital. This achievement represents another step in expanding access to advanced calcium modification technologies and improving treatment options for patients with complex coronary artery disease.

Together, we continue to advance innovation in interventional cardiology.