Control of ivl systems, devices and methods thereof

Abstract

An intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) console is disclosed, comprising a power plug configured to couple to a mains power source, with the power plug extending outside an enclosure housing internal console circuitry. The console includes conductors coupled to the power plug and a first isolation barrier that electrically isolates power from the mains power source. The internal console circuitry includes low-voltage control circuitry and high-voltage power circuitry, which generates high-voltage pulses for emitters in a catheter. A second isolation barrier couples a first processor in the low-voltage control circuitry to a second processor in the high-voltage power circuitry. The second processor receives commands from the first processor and causes the high-voltage power circuitry to deliver high-voltage pulses to the emitters. The isolation barriers allow the power plug to supply power while the high-voltage power circuitry delivers pulses to the emitters.