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Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) guide percutaneous coronary intervention and evaluate plaque, offering insights into acute coronary syndromes. Current evidence does not favor one imaging modality over the other for guiding treatment.

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  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Imaging

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  • Intracoronary imaging provides critical insights in interventional cardiology.
  • Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) are leading modalities with distinct technical features and clinical implications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the roles of IVUS and OCT in managing coronary artery disease (CAD) based on current evidence.
  • To explore future perspectives, including co-registration and hybrid catheters.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the latest scientific data comparing IVUS and OCT.
  • Analysis of their applications in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) guidance and plaque evaluation.

Main Results:

  • Both IVUS and OCT are superior to intravascular coronary angiography (ICA) alone for PCI guidance.
  • Both provide valuable plaque characterization, aiding in understanding acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and improving outcomes.
  • Clinical evidence for the superiority of one modality over the other is currently insufficient, as reflected in guidelines.

Conclusions:

  • IVUS and OCT are essential tools in interventional cardiology for PCI guidance and plaque assessment.
  • Further research is needed to establish the superiority of one modality over the other.
  • Future advancements may involve combined or hybrid imaging approaches.