IVUS, or Intravascular Ultrasound, is a medical imaging technique used in cardiology to visualize and assess the coronary arteries from within.
The IVUS probe emits sound waves that bounce off the surrounding tissues and structures, creating detailed cross-sectional images of the blood vessel walls. These images provide cardiologists with information about the vessel’s size, determination of the plaque composition, and measurement of the degree of stenosis or narrowing. IVUS is particularly useful in complex lesions, such as those with Left Main Coronary Artery disease, diffuse disease, calcification or eccentric plaques.
IVUS assists cardiologists in making accurate diagnoses, guiding treatment decisions, and optimizing stent placement during interventions by facilitating proper stent sizing and post stenting assessment.
The IVUS probe emits sound waves that bounce off the surrounding tissues and structures, creating detailed cross-sectional images of the blood vessel walls. These images provide cardiologists with information about the vessel’s size, determination of the plaque composition, and measurement of the degree of stenosis or narrowing. IVUS is particularly useful in complex lesions, such as those with Left Main Coronary Artery disease, diffuse disease, calcification or eccentric plaques.
IVUS assists cardiologists in making accurate diagnoses, guiding treatment decisions, and optimizing stent placement during interventions by facilitating proper stent sizing and post stenting assessment.
