Complex PCI: Everything is Complex in Shock!-Importance of Intravascular Imaging in Complex PCI

Importance of Intravascular Imaging in Complex PCI

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The speaker discusses the complexity and decision-making in treating coronary heart disease, emphasizing the value of intravascular imaging. They share a case of an 84-year-old patient with complex coronary artery disease, explaining the considerations between different treatment strategies like CABG, PCI, and various stenting techniques. The speaker highlights the importance of imaging to guide treatment, debunking myths about its lack of impact on mortality. They illustrate their approach using imaging data to choose treatment pathways and conclude that intravascular imaging plays a crucial role in improving outcomes in complex cases.

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Hayder D. Hashim, MD, FSCAI

Keywords

coronary heart disease

intravascular imaging

treatment strategies

coronary artery disease

imaging data