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Interventional Diagnostic Procedure: A Practical Guide for the Assessment of Coronary Vascular Function
Published on: March 15, 2022
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[Endocoronary imaging contribution in iatrogenic dissection management]
Pascal Motreff1, Nicolas Combaret1, Thomas Mouyen2
1Service de Cardiologie, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
Summary
Iatrogenic coronary artery dissection management requires advanced imaging. Optical frequency domain imaging (OFDI) successfully guided treatment for a right coronary artery dissection, ensuring accurate guide wire placement and tear coverage.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular medicine
- Interventional cardiology
- Medical imaging
Background:
- Iatrogenic coronary artery dissections are uncommon but serious complications.
- Managing these dissections is challenging, especially without a guide wire in the true lumen.
- Conventional angiography may be insufficient for precise guidance.

