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Rethinking Lesion Preparation

Craig M. Walker, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, FCCP
11/11/2026

Watch as Dr Walker comments on Dr Michael Lichtenberg’s article “FLEX Vessel Preparation System for Lesion Preparation”. Click here to read Dr Walker's commentary.

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