Intravascular Imaging for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Guidance and Optimization: The Evidence for Improved Patient Outcomes

Overview

Journal J Soc Cardiovasc Angiogr Interv

Specialty Cardiology & Vascular Diseases

Date 2024 Aug 12

PMID 39132365

Authors

Gary S Mintz

Christos V Bourantas

Daniel Chamie

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Abstract

As of this writing, there have been approximately 24 randomized controlled trial publications, 32 meta-analyses, and 85 registries comparing intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) or optical coherence tomography (OCT) versus angiography-guided drug-eluting stent implantation (or IVUS versus OCT guidance). Although in specific clinical scenarios IVUS or OCT may be preferred, in most drug-eluting stent implantation procedures, either intravascular ultrasound or OCT can be used safely, efficiently, effectively, and interchangeably and will improve patient outcomes compared with stent implantation procedures performed just with angiography guidance.

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