The current intracoronary ultrasound imaging frequency range of 20 to 45 MHz provides 70
to 200 m axial resolution with 5 mm penetration. 1, 2 Grayscale IVUS allows robust …

The introduction of catheter-based intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) imaging in peripheral35
and coronary10, 19 vessels has revolutionized understanding of atherosclerotic artery …

Introduction ince its introduction by Sones in 1958, contrast angiography has S as
predominant imaging technique guide therapy served the to of coronary artery disease …

Angiography remains a widely utilized imaging modality during vascular procedures.
Angiography, however, has its limitations by underestimating the true vessel size, plaque …

Although it is the tool used by most interventional cardiologists to assess the severity of
coronary artery disease and guide treatment, coronary angiography has many limitations …

Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) has expanded our understanding of atherosclerotic plaque
morphology, and provides an opportunity to guide cardiovascular interventions and evaluate …

Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is a catheter-based coronary imaging technique. It utilises
the emission & subsequent detection of reflected high frequency (30–60 MHz) sound waves …

Many cardiovascular events are clinical manifestations of underlying atherosclerotic
disease. The progression of atherosclerosis, traditionally measured by angiography, is …

A variety of new devices in the field of intravascular ultrasound imaging are being designed
and tested. Mechanical intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) devices with rotating transducers …

Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is a valuable adjunct to angiography, providing new insights
in the diagnosis of and therapy for coronary disease. Angiography depicts only a 2D …