Intravascular Imaging for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Guidance and Optimization: The Evidence for Improved
Gary S Mintz1, Christos V Bourantas2,3, Daniel Chamié4
1Cardiovascular Research Foundation, New York, New York.
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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