Professional
Technical
IVT
IVUS-XS
Also written as: IVUS-XS — Intravascular Ultrasound Cross-Sectional
Cross-sectional intravascular ultrasound imaging providing detailed vessel wall morphology.
Full Definition
IVUS-XS (Intravascular Ultrasound Cross-Sectional) imaging is an advanced catheter-based technique that provides high-resolution cross-sectional images of coronary arteries. This technology allows detailed assessment of vessel wall structure, plaque composition, and luminal dimensions. IVUS-XS is particularly valuable for optimizing stent deployment, assessing plaque burden, and identifying features of plaque vulnerability that may not be visible on standard angiography.
Usage
Usage note: Often abbreviated in procedural reports; ensure hyphenation is consistent.
In Context
- "IVUS-XS demonstrated adequate stent expansion with minimal edge dissection." — Post-procedural assessment report
- "The IVUS-XS images revealed significant plaque burden at the proximal LAD requiring larger stent sizing." — Interventional procedure note
Also known as
cross-sectional IVUS
IVUS cross-section
Don't confuse with
IVUS-VH
IVUS
OCT