CT-Guided Coronary Interventions: An Update From the SCAI/SCCT Scientific Roundtable-Plaque-Based Pre-Procedural Planning: Calcium, Calcium, Calcium, Dr. Allen Jeremias

Plaque-Based Pre-Procedural Planning: Calcium, Calcium, Calcium, Dr. Allen Jeremias

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The video discusses advancements in integrating CT scans into clinical practice for procedural planning, specifically for interventionalists. It highlights the importance of accurately assessing calcium in vessels before entering the cath lab. Traditional angiograms often underestimate calcium, which can lead to suboptimal stent expansion and poor patient outcomes. The video emphasizes the significance of accurately detecting calcium's severity, location, and density via CT scans, as they correlate closely with intravascular imaging. These insights help plan more effective intervention strategies and improve procedural outcomes, marking a significant advancement in managing calcified coronary lesions.

Keywords

CT scans

interventionalists

calcium assessment

intravascular imaging

coronary lesions