Key result
Intravascular ultrasound guidance for percutaneous coronary intervention is expected to lower target vessel revascularization rates and long-term costs compared to angiography alone.
Why the study?
Does intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) guidance during percutaneous coronary intervention reduce target vessel revascularisation compared to angiography alone?
Population
Patients with coronary artery disease undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention
Comparison
Intravascular ultrasound guidance combined with… vs Coronary angiography alone
Design
Review
Authors
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Should not yet change PCI practice; leaves open need for randomized confirmation of IVUS benefits.
Does intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) guidance during percutaneous coronary intervention reduce target vessel revascularisation compared to angiography alone?
IVUS provides direct visualization of the coronary vessel wall and lumen, potentially reducing target vessel revascularization rates and long-term costs when used to guide PCI.
Gaster et al. (2002) conducted a review in Coronary artery disease. Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) guidance vs. Coronary angiography alone was evaluated. Intravascular ultrasound guidance for percutaneous coronary intervention is expected to lower target vessel revascularization rates and long-term costs compared to angiography alone.
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