IVUS.
Intravascular Ultrasound. A catheter-based imaging technique that uses ultrasound from inside a coronary artery to visualize plaque and vessel wall detail. Helps guide stent placement and assess stent expansion during PCI.
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What is ivus?
Intravascular Ultrasound. A catheter-based imaging technique that uses ultrasound from inside a coronary artery to visualize plaque and vessel wall detail. Helps guide stent placement and assess stent expansion during PCI.
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