INUS / OCT

INUS / OCT refers to intravascular imaging techniques that help cardiologists visualise the inside of an artery in far greater detail than angiography alone during coronary procedures.

What INUS / OCT Evaluates

• These techniques help assess plaque pattern, calcium, vessel size, and stent landing zones.

• They provide detailed information about why a blockage is difficult or how best to treat it.

• Intravascular imaging can guide lesion preparation, stent sizing, and optimisation.

• It is especially useful in complex angioplasty where precision affects outcome.

When INUS / OCT Is Recommended

• Complex coronary lesions, uncertain vessel size, or difficult plaque characteristics.

• Cases where angiography alone does not fully explain lesion severity or stent result.

• Patients undergoing advanced PCI where accurate internal vessel detail is important.

• Situations where post-stent optimisation needs deeper imaging guidance.

Who May Benefit From INUS / OCT

• Patients with calcified, long, bifurcation, or left main coronary disease.

• Individuals undergoing complex procedures that demand precise stent planning.

• People whose coronary anatomy needs better definition than routine angiography provides.

• Patients in whom imaging-guided PCI may improve procedural safety and effectiveness.

Benefits of INUS / OCT

• Provides clearer diagnosis and more confident treatment decisions.

• Helps identify heart problems earlier, before symptoms become serious.

• Reduces uncertainty when chest pain, breathlessness, or palpitations need explanation.

• Guides follow-up care, medication changes, and preventive heart planning.

Book a INUS / OCT Evaluation

Consult Dr Sandeep's Heart Care Center & Labs to know whether INUS / OCT is the right next step for your symptoms or ongoing heart condition. Timely testing helps clarify diagnosis, guide treatment, and support safer follow-up care.

Frequently Asked Questions