A single-center observational study on the impact of intravascular ultrasound-detected attenuated plaque on coronary microvascular dysfunction following percutaneous coronary intervention

Key Points

• Coronary microvascular dysfunction significantly relates to intravascular ultrasound-detected attenuated plaque, impacting patient recovery.
• Patients with attenuated plaque showed a decrease in microvascular function after percutaneous coronary intervention.
• Observational analysis across a single center was conducted to understand the role of ultrasound in post-procedural outcomes.
• Findings may highlight the need for careful assessment of arterial plaque characteristics to optimize intervention outcomes.