Simon J Walsh, Rafael Cavalcante, Kevin Croce, Colm G Hanratty, Hayder Hashim, Francis Joshi, Sanjog Kalra, Ajay Kirtane, Akiko Maehara, Margaret McEntegart, Robert F Riley, James C Spratt
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Abstract
Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) has been in clinical use for more than three decades. Despite evidence that supports the application of the technology from multiple registries, randomised trials and meta-analyses, adoption remains low. Potential barriers to the adoption of IVUS are a lack of understanding as to how to accurately interpret images and how to incorporate it into clinical workflow. To address this, this paper summarises evidence-based protocols for the application of IVUS during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) into an easily understood workflow. Standardisation of approaches and wider adoption of IVUS-optimised PCI should improve patient outcomes and PCI durability.