Optical coherence tomography (OCT) has been increasingly utilised to guide percutaneous
coronary intervention (PCI). Despite the diagnostic utility of OCT, facilitated by its high …

Although clinical outcomes after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are improving,
the long-term risk for target vessel failure remains concerning. Although the application of …

Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate various stent expansion indexes to
determine the best predictor of clinical outcomes. Background Numerous intravascular …

Background The comparative efficacy of percutaneous techniques for the preparation of
calcified lesions before stenting remains poorly studied. Objectives This study sought to …

During the past three decades, since the invention of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), it has
become increasingly important as daily clinical applications. However, it evolved with no …

There are 3 main reasons to promote the practical application of IVUS during PCI. First
reason is to understand the mechanism of vessel dilatation. Even if angiographic stenoses …

Background: Fractional flow reserve (FFR) after percutaneous coronary intervention is a
predictor of adverse cardiovascular events during follow-up. However, the rationale for low …

Abstract Background and Aims Observational registries have suggested that optical
coherence tomography (OCT) imaging-derived parameters may predict adverse events after …

Tirofiban is widely used in patients with acute ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). This drug can efficiently improve …

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) provides high-resolution imaging of coronary arteries
and can be used to optimize percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Intracoronary OCT …