Algorithmic Approach for Optical Coherence Tomography –Guided Stent Implantation During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Publication date: July 2018 Source:Interventional Cardiology Clinics, Volume 7, Issue 3 Author(s): Evan Shlofmitz, Richard A. Shlofmitz, Keyvan Karimi Galougahi, Hussein M. Rahim, Renu Virmani, Jonathan M. Hill, Mitsuaki Matsumura, Gary S. Mintz, Akiko Maehara, Ulf Landmesser, Gregg W. Stone, Ziad A. AliTeaser Intravascular imaging plays a key role in optimizing outcomes for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Optical coherence tomography (OCT) utilizes a user-friendly interface and provides high-resolution images. OCT can be used as part of daily practice in all stages of a coronary intervention: baseline lesion assessment, stent selection, and stent optimization. Incorporating a standardized, algorithmic approach when using OCT allows for precision PCI.
Source: Interventional Cardiology Clinics - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research