The importance of IVUS in optimising PCI of the left main coronary artery

Sponsored by Boston Scientific

Anchorperson: J. Vorster
Spokesperson: M. Mogwera
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Summary

Watch the case of an 89-year-old active male patient with type II diabetes and pulmonary hypertension, awaiting hip replacement, who presented with recently worsening effort dyspnoea, and review his treatment management thanks to the recorded video while following the debate around such intervention.

Learning Objectives

  • To understand how IVUS can direct the strategy for left main PCI
  • To discuss the options for left main PCI following IVUS imaging
  • To explore the importance of IVUS in assessing the PCI result and determining further management