ABSTRACT

Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is an imaging technique used during coronary angiography. This book provides a systematic introduction to coronary imaging with (IVUS). It is divided into two integrated and extensively cross-referenced parts, the Atlas and the Manual. The Manual describes the rationale, method, and interpretation of IVUS imaging for

part |2 pages

Section 1 The Manual of Coronary Intravascular Ultrasound Imaging

chapter |2 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|4 pages

Principles of IVUS imaging

chapter 2|2 pages

Normal arterial anatomy by IVUS

chapter 3|3 pages

Image artifacts

chapter 4|5 pages

IVUS measurements

chapter 5|5 pages

Plaque (atheroma) morphology

chapter 6|5 pages

Established clinical applications

chapter 8|1 pages

Conclusion