Intracoronary imaging provides unmatched precision and confidence during complex heart procedures, improving safety, effectiveness, and long-term outcomes.
Intracoronary imaging (ICI) uses advanced technologies like Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) to create detailed cross-sectional images of your coronary arteries, information that standard angiography cannot provide. This helps cardiologists plan and perform precise, effective procedures.
● IVUS (Intravascular Ultrasound): Uses sound waves to measure vessel size and plaque.
● OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography): Uses light-based imaging for higher-resolution images and precise measurements of the artery lumen.
● Detailed Artery Assessment: Reveals the structure of artery walls, plaque
characteristics, and areas at risk, such as thin-cap fibroatheromas or ruptures.
● Optimized PCI: Guides accurate stent sizing, placement, and expansion,
reducing complications.
● Better Outcomes: Studies show ICI-guided procedures improve procedural
success and long-term heart health.
● Diagnosis & Management: Helps identify the cause of heart attacks and
manage conditions like acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
● Pre-PCI Planning: Assesses lesion characteristics and artery size to plan the procedure.
● Intra-Procedural Guidance: Real-time imaging helps the cardiologist place stents accurately and safely.
● Post-PCI Assessment: Confirms stents are optimally expanded and positioned for best results.
