IVUS and OCT from the NAPs' perspectives

Summary

This session offers a comprehensive exploration of the roles and perspectives of Non-Invasive Physiological Assessment (NAPA) specialists in the use of Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) during interventional cardiology procedures. Gain insights into the key indications for IVUS and OCT, learn how to effectively leverage these technologies to obtain the best possible images, and discover essential measurement techniques and terminology to optimize patient care.

Learning Objectives

  • To learn the indication for the use of OCT and IVUS
  • To know the roles and how to be prepared for the use of the machines
  • To know how you can get the best images out of it
  • To know how to do measurements, how to define certain terms: lumen...

Presentations available when logged in:

  • Session objectives
  • IVUS, OCT: what are the indications?
  • Role of the NAPs during the use of the machines - Main focus of the session (Gulf / France)
  • OCT/IVUS: how to get the best images?
  • Session evaluation and key learnings