Utility of intravascular ultrasound in the diagnosis of ambiguous calcific left main stenoses.
Advances in coronary angiographic imaging have been recently realized with the advent of so-called flat panel technology. However, some of the limitations of coronary angiography, including the so-called pseudo-thrombus appearance of focal highly calcific coronary artery lesions remain. This case highlights the utility of intravascular ultrasound in determining the pathobiology of coronary artery lesions in select cases.
Cardiovascular Imaging, Adelaide Cardiac Imaging, Wakefield Hospital, 270 Wakefield Street, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000. sworthley@aci.net.au
Karen S L
KS
Teo
Kurt
K
Roberts-Thomson
Stephen G
SG
Worthley
D000328:Adult; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014463:Ultrasonography