Multi-modality diagnostic assessment in interventional cardiology

Author(s):
Pyxaras, S.
Published
2018
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

In contemporary clinical practice, multimodality invasive

assessment of coronary lesions offers an invaluable insight on clinical

decision-making and PCI-guidance. Intracoronary imaging and functional

assessment are two different diagnostic entities that offer complementary, rather than competitive, information. The role of this integrative understanding during a heart catheterization procedure is of outmost importance to achieve optimal procedural results, particularly regarding complicated coronary anatomies. Furthermore, this holistic approach can potentially lead to outcome improvement in patients with CAD treated percutaneously.

Fractional flow reserveAngiographyOptical coherence tomographyIntravascular ultrasound
Defense date
2018-05-08
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Bax, J.J.; Reiber, J.H.C.
Committee member(s)
Jukema, J.W.; Lelieveldt, B.P.F.; Bootsma, M.; Grooth, G.J. de; Piek, J.J.; Wijns, W.; Zamorano, J.L.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/62029
ISBN(s)
9789463610957