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The use of atherectomy devices, however, has raised some controversies in terms of outcome efficacy, cost effectiveness, and safety profile in various series and studies. Objectively, the types and disease pattern in these studies are also greatly heterogeneous. Methods: Here, we reported three cases which exemplify how these atherectomy devices have served as a valuable tool, especially for patients with complex and heavily calcified lesions. Results: The three cases highlighted scenarios where atherectomy displayed good outcomes, each involving the use of atherectomy devices to treat highly calcified vessels. 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