IVUS /OCT guided angioplasty
Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) guided angioplasty is a minimally invasive medical procedure used to diagnose and treat blockages in the blood vessels. It combines the use of intravascular ultrasound imaging and angioplasty techniques to assess the condition of blood vessels and perform therapeutic interventions. IVUS angioplasty has proven to be a valuable tool in the field of interventional cardiology, providing detailed information about the structure and composition of blood vessel walls and aiding in precise treatment planning.
Advantages of IVUS guided angioplasty
IVUS provides a more accurate assessment of the blood vessel wall, helping to tailor the treatment strategy to each patient’s specific needs.
Angiography provides a 2D image of the coronary blood vessel whereas, an IVUS provides 3D image of the same.
IVUS can identify and help an interventional cardiologist to decide whether additional interventions, such as atherectomy or stenting, are necessary.
By visualizing the vessel walls, IVUS also reduces the risk of complications after an IVUS guided angioplasty than when done through angiography.