Why the study?
Intravascular imaging techniques can improve percutaneous coronary intervention outcomes beyond standard angiography, prompting the need for a comparative summary of recent research advancements on intravascular ultrasound and optical coherence tomography.
Do intravascular ultrasound and optical coherence tomography improve outcomes in percutaneous coronary intervention compared to standard coronary angiography?
Do intravascular ultrasound and optical coherence tomography improve outcomes in percutaneous coronary intervention compared to standard coronary angiography?
This review summarizes recent advancements showing that intravascular imaging (IVUS and OCT) can provide detailed lesion visualization and potentially improve PCI outcomes compared to angiography alone.
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May support selective use in complex PCI; leaves open confirmation of outcome benefits in prospective RCTs.
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