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World J Cardiol. Jun 26, 2014; 6(6): 393-404
Published online Jun 26, 2014. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v6.i6.393
Published online Jun 26, 2014. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v6.i6.393
Use of intravascular imaging in managing coronary artery disease
Sanda Jegere, Inga Narbute, Andrejs Erglis, Latvian Centre of Cardiology, Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital, Riga, LV1002, Latvia
Sanda Jegere, Inga Narbute, Andrejs Erglis, Institute of Cardiology, University of Latvia, Riga, LV1002, Latvia
Author contributions: Jegere S, Narbute I and Erglis A contributed equally to this work; they analyzed the data, and wrote the manuscript.
Supported by The National Research Programme, No. 4
Correspondence to: Andrejs Erglis, MD, PhD, Professor, Institute of Cardiology, University of Latvia, Raiņa bulvāris 19, Riga, LV1002, Latvia. a.a.erglis@stradini.lv
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Received: December 27, 2013
Revised: February 25, 2014
Accepted: April 17, 2014
Published online: June 26, 2014
Revised: February 25, 2014
Accepted: April 17, 2014
Published online: June 26, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) are imaging methods that allow the direct visualization of the arterial wall and atherosclerosis. These methods are useful tools for planning interventional strategies and optimizing stent deployment and for evaluating vascular responses during follow-ups. In this review, we focus on the potential clinical utility of IVUS and OCT in patients with coronary artery disease.