IVUS / OCT

IVUS / OCT combines intravascular ultrasound and optical coherence imaging concepts used to study the artery from inside and improve planning and optimisation of coronary intervention.

What IVUS / OCT Evaluates

• The imaging reveals vessel diameter, plaque burden, calcium distribution, and stent expansion.

• It helps determine where to treat, how large a stent should be, and whether plaque preparation is required.

• Post-procedure imaging can identify under-expansion, malapposition, or edge problems.

• These tools improve procedural precision in difficult coronary artery disease.

When IVUS / OCT Is Recommended

• Left main disease, calcified lesions, long lesions, and bifurcation interventions.

• Cases where angiography leaves doubt about plaque severity or stent outcome.

• Patients needing image-guided PCI for better treatment planning.

• Situations where correcting a previous stent-related issue needs detailed vessel imaging.

Who May Benefit From IVUS / OCT

• Patients with complex coronary anatomy needing high-precision intervention.

• Individuals in whom accurate vessel sizing is important for durable stent results.

• People whose prior procedure needs optimisation or problem-solving.

• Patients who may benefit from imaging-guided improvement in PCI quality.

Benefits of IVUS / 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 IVUS / OCT Evaluation

Consult Dr Sandeep's Heart Care Center & Labs to know whether IVUS / 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.

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