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OPINION: optical frequency domain versus IVUS to guide angioplasty

This multicenter, prospective, randomized controlled study was designed to evaluate the noninferiority of guided angioplasty by optical frequency domain (OFDI) compared to IVUS. 800 elective patients randomized 1: 1 were included.

The diameter of the stent in the IVUS group was higher than in the OFDI group (p = 0.03). Post implant angiography showed a similar minimal lumen diameter between the two methods. Angiographic follow-up at 8 months and clinical at 12 months is ongoing.

Conclusion

Initial results showed minimal luminal-like area between both groups with a slightly smaller diameter of stent in the OFDI guided group.

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T. Akasaka
2015-05-20

Original title: Optical frequency domain imaging versus Intravascular ultrasound in percutaneous coronary Intervention.

 

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