Intermediate
Technical
IVT
IVUS-guided PCI
Percutaneous coronary intervention performed with intravascular ultrasound guidance for optimal stent deployment.
Full Definition
IVUS-guided PCI refers to percutaneous coronary intervention procedures where intravascular ultrasound imaging is used to guide decision-making and optimize outcomes. This technique allows real-time assessment of vessel dimensions, plaque characteristics, and stent deployment quality. In cardiovascular radiology reports, editors should note that this represents a procedural approach rather than a separate intervention, and the hyphenation is essential for clarity.
Usage
Usage note: Always hyphenate 'IVUS-guided' when used as an adjective. IVUS should remain in all capitals.
In Context
- "IVUS-guided PCI resulted in optimal stent expansion with minimum stent area of 8.2 mm²." — Interventional procedure report
- "The complex bifurcation lesion was treated using IVUS-guided PCI technique." — Procedural summary
Also known as
ultrasound-guided intervention
Contrasted with
angiography-guided PCI
Don't confuse with
OCT-guided PCI
FFR-guided PCI