Shockwave for peripheral artery disease: an update on trial data.

Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) is fast becoming the vessel preparation tool of choice given its excellent safety profile and associated positive outcomes. In this review, we aim to summarize the most recent trial data as it applies to IVL's utility within the various peripheral arterial beds, including facilitation of large bore vascular access, and elaborate on future directions of this innovative therapy.