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Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) for Coronary Intervention

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IVUS Measurements Measurements include the measurement of lumen, plaque, calcium, remodeling, stent length and volumetric measurements. It can also give guidance for stenting in terms of assessment of stent apposition and good expansion. Incomplete stent apposition can be detected by intravascular ultrasound.

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Top Interventional Cardiology Conferences and Courses in 2024

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As the field of interventional cardiology continues to evolve, staying informed about the latest advancements is crucial. Here is our curated list of the top interventional cardiology conferences and courses scheduled for 2024. Noncoronary topics like structural heart disease and vascular medicine are also addressed.

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What is 3D Rotational Angiography?

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It can provide intraluminal fly-through and clipping-plane views which help endovascular assessment of stents, aneurysms, vessel wall irregularities and calcification. The dataset could even be used to generate 3D-printed models of congenital heart disease [2]. Reference Kang SL, Armstrong A, Krings G, Benson L.

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Who Needs a CT Coronary Angiogram?

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CT coronary angiogram is also useful to evaluate coronary artery bypass vein grafts and larger coronary stents. Detection of minor plaques in those persons might lead on to undue anxiety.

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What is coronary artery bypass surgery CABG?

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Bypass surgery certainly provides much better long term results than balloon angioplasty and stent insertion. Many surgeons avoid splitting the breast bone and approach between the ribs for a less invasive surgery. But the initial worries about an open surgery is definitely there.

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Impact of Diabetes on Outcomes in Left Main Coronary Revascularization: PCI vs. CABG

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Pooled data from four trials were analyzed, encompassing patients undergoing PCI or CABG for left main disease.

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Fractional flow reserve for guiding coronary intervention and functional SYNTAX score

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If the FFR normalizes after stenting, the restenosis rates at six months is less than 5%. Since the FFR wire can be used for guiding balloon catheters and stents, it is easy to make post procedure measurements without any additional effort. Routine FFR measurement probably lead to more judicious use of stents and improved outcomes.