Multivessel percutaneous coronary intervention without contrast agents

We present a case demonstrating use of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) to guide multivessel percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) performed without any contrast administration in a patient with extreme risk for CIN. With the availability of advanced imaging of the coronary arteries such as high definition IVUS, contrast free PCI is a feasible approach and is associated with significant advantages of reducing or eliminating the development of CIN following PCI. This case report highlights the key practical aspects of performing contrast‐free PCI and the challenges associated with such approach. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - December 28, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Venkatesan D. Vidi, Ailin Barseghian, Kirk N. Garratt Tags: Coronary Artery Disease Source Type: research