Cor Vasa 2010, 52(7-8):431-436 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2010.116

Use of intravascular ultrasound in procedures involving the left main coronary artery

David Zemánek*, Petr Hájek, Josef Veselka
Kardiologické oddělení, Kardiovaskulární centrum, Fakultní nemocnice Motol, Praha, Česká republika

Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is a method which has no alternative in catheter-based procedures and in the management of left main coronary artery stenosis. Proper assessment of the ultrasound finding is critical for selecting the most appropriate therapeutic option ensuring optimal outcomes. The paper is an overview of current concepts regarding the use of this method in interventional cardiology and this particular indication.

Keywords: Intravascular ultrasound; Percutaneous coronary intervention; Left main coronary artery stenosis

Published: July 1, 2010  Show citation

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Zemánek D, Hájek P, Veselka J. Use of intravascular ultrasound in procedures involving the left main coronary artery. Cor Vasa. 2010;52(7-8):431-436. doi: 10.33678/cor.2010.116.
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