Basics of IVUS Image Interpretation
Presenter
Yiannis S Chatzizisis, M.D., Ph.D., FSCAI, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
Yiannis S Chatzizisis, M.D., Ph.D., FSCAI, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamental principles of IVUS imaging and its role in assessing coronary anatomy.
- Identify common anatomical structures and landmarks visualized in IVUS images, such as the lumen, vessel wall, and plaque characteristics.
- Interpret IVUS images to differentiate between normal vessel architecture and various pathological conditions, including plaque types and stenosis severity.
Keywords: Imaging & Physiology