22 May 2025
Beyond angiography: imaging-guided solutions for stent failure
Spokesperson:
N. Amabile
Anchorperson:
T. Johnson
Summary
Stent failure remains a critical challenge in interventional cardiology — but intracoronary imaging can change the outcome. This session goes beyond angiography to examine why stents fail, how to detect underlying causes, and how imaging-guided strategies can help tailor reintervention. Two real-life cases, from complex restenosis to early failure in high-risk patients, illustrate how to use imaging for precise decision-making and durable results.
Learning Objectives
- To consider the common causes of stent failure
- To understand the role of intracoronary imaging in prevention and treatment of stent failure
- To develop a tailored-approach to the treatment of stent failure using intracoronary imaging
