Intravascular Imaging for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Guidance and Optimization: The Evidence for Improved Patient Outcomes
Gary S. Mintz, Christos V. Bourantas, Daniel Chamié
2022Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions24 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF
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.
Topics & Concepts
Percutaneous coronary interventionMedicineIntravascular ultrasoundRadiologyPercutaneousIntensive care medicineCardiologyMyocardial infarctionCoronary Interventions and DiagnosticsCardiac Imaging and DiagnosticsCardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes