Trends in Use and Outcomes of Intravascular Imaging During Pci in a Real-World Us Cohort, 2008 - 2019

Key Points

• The aim is to analyze the trends in the use and outcomes of intravascular imaging during percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) from 2008 to 2019.
• Analyzed data from a large real-world US cohort of PCI patients.
• Examined trends in the use of intravascular imaging techniques over the specified years.
• Evaluated outcomes associated with the utilization of imaging during PCI procedures.
• Intravascular imaging use increased significantly from 2008 to 2019, with a notable rise in optical coherence tomography techniques.
• Patients undergoing intravascular imaging experienced improved procedural outcomes compared to those without imaging.
• The trends indicate a growing preference for enhanced visualization during PCI, aligning with improved patient safety protocols.