CT-Guided Coronary Interventions: An Update From the SCAI/SCCT Scientific Roundtable-Role of CT in Bifurcation PCI, Dr. Natalia Pinilla

Role of CT in Bifurcation PCI, Dr. Natalia Pinilla

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The speaker reflects on their mentor's encouragement to learn CT, acknowledging its importance in cardiology, particularly for bifurcation PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention). They highlight a consensus developed by colleagues under Durston Sandoval's leadership and discuss CT’s role in identifying plaque types, anatomy, and pressure loss using FFRCT, aiding in decision-making for stent techniques. A case study of an 80-year-old woman shows how CT guides intervention by evaluating bifurcation disease and planning PCI effectively, reducing contrast use, radiation, and procedure time. Emphasizing collaboration, the speaker advocates for integrating CT tools into practice.

Keywords

CT in cardiology

bifurcation PCI

FFRCT

stent techniques

collaborative practice