Intravascular ultrasound

Review

Intravascular Ultrasound is Critical to Insuring Long-Term Stent Performance

03/31/2011

Clifford J. Buckley, MD

In 1972, Bom and colleagues described the application of miniaturized ultrasound transducers to the tips of flexible intravascular catheters. These intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) catheters were initially used to obtain high-resolution...

In 1972, Bom and colleagues...

03/31/2011

Vascular Disease Management

Review

The Evaluation of Peripheral Arterial Disease with Intravascular Ultrasound

03/31/2011

Zachary M. Arthurs, MD

Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) has emerged as a dynamic imaging modality that provides real-time visualization for catheter-based interventions. The image presentation of IVUS permits detailed assessment of plaque and vessel morphology and...

Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)...

03/31/2011

Vascular Disease Management

Commentary

Intravascular Ultrasound in Vascular Disease and Treatment

03/31/2011

Vikram S. Kashyap, MD

In this special issue of VDM, we have brought together experts in intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) to discuss the role of IVUS in current vascular surgical techniques. IVUS is playing an increasingly important role in complex endovascular...

In this special issue of VDM, we...

03/31/2011

Vascular Disease Management

Review

IVUS-Guided Vena Cava Filter Placement: Technique and Clinical Decision Algorithm

03/08/2011

Marc A. Passman, MD

Although contrast venography is the standard imaging method for vena cava filter insertion, intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is a safe and effective alternative that allows for bedside placement options, and is especially advantageous for...

Although contrast venography is...

03/08/2011

Vascular Disease Management