FD-OCT and IVUS intravascular imaging modalities in peripheral vasculature

Area of Science:

• Vascular imaging
• Endovascular interventions
• Cardiovascular disease

Background:

• Intra-Vascular Ultra-Sound (IVUS) and Frequency Domain-Optical Coherence Tomography (FD-OCT) are established intravascular imaging modalities.
• These techniques are increasingly applied in peripheral endovascular procedures.
• Their use extends to procedural assessment, plaque characterization, and predicting treatment outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the literature on IVUS and FD-OCT in peripheral vasculature.
• To highlight their added value in endovascular therapy.
• To discuss limitations and utilization in novel endovascular devices.

Main Methods:

• Review of available literature on IVUS and FD-OCT in peripheral endovascular procedures.
• Analysis of their application in procedural assessment and plaque characterization.
• Evaluation of their role in improving re-entry devices and atherotomes.

Main Results:

• IVUS and FD-OCT provide quantitative and qualitative data on vessel and lesion morphology.
• These imaging modalities enhance procedural assessment and plaque characterization in peripheral interventions.
• Their integration improves the performance of endovascular devices.

Conclusions:

• Intravascular imaging offers a valid solution for endovascular treatment evaluation.
• These technologies contribute to outcome presentation homogeneity.
• Future perspectives include improved understanding of vascular behavior and lesion characterization.