The Future of Coronary Imaging and Physiology-The Latest Advances in IVUS: HD-IVUS, NIRS-IVUS, and Combined IVUS/OCT Imaging

The Latest Advances in IVUS: HD-IVUS, NIRS-IVUS, and Combined IVUS/OCT Imaging

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The video discusses the latest advancements in intra-coronary imaging technology, specifically focusing on High-Definition iVOUS (HD iVOUS), Near-Infrared Spectroscopy iVOUS (NIRS iVOUS), and the combination of iVOUS with Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). The HD iVOUS provides improved spatial resolution compared to conventional iVOUS and stands between iVOUS and OCT in terms of resolution and depth. NIRS iVOUS quantifies the lipid burden within atherosclerotic plaques and can help detect high-risk plaques. The combination of iVOUS and OCT aims to combine the depth of iVOUS with the superior resolution of OCT. While the clinical applications for these technologies are currently limited, they hold potential for the management of coronary artery disease and the planning and execution of coronary interventions. No credits were provided in the transcript.

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Yiannis Chatzizisis, MD, PhD, FSCAI

Keywords

intra-coronary imaging technology

High-Definition iVOUS

Near-Infrared Spectroscopy iVOUS

Optical Coherence Tomography

coronary artery disease