Optical Coherence Tomography Matches Intravascular Ultrasound for Complex Coronary Stenting
Source Summary
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) proved noninferior to intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) for guiding stent placement in patients with left main coronary artery disease, according to results presented at ESC Congress 2026. Both imaging techniques demonstrated equivalent effectiveness in this complex clinical application.
Why it matters
The finding expands treatment options for complex coronary interventions by establishing OCT as a clinically equivalent alternative to IVUS for guiding stent placement in high-risk patients.
